Health & Safety Advisor

We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a highly skilled and proactive Health & Safety Advisor for a hybrid role covering multiple locations across the UK, with a primary base in Berkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated health and safety professionals seeking a challenging and rewarding position within a dynamic organisation. The successful individual will provide essential safety support as a Health & Safety Advisor, fostering a strong safety culture across various operational environments.

• Hybrid role covering UK locations, with a Berkshire-based ideal location
• Salary of £40,000 per annum
• Monthly car allowance of £350
• Working hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and additional benefits including a birthday day off
• Supportive environment with opportunities to develop professionally
• Regular site visits and audits across multiple sites
• Opportunities for career progression within the organisation

The Health & Safety Advisor will play a key role in supporting health and safety compliance and best practices. As the Health & Safety Advisor, you'll be responsible for delivering operational safety standards and ensuring legal compliance across the organisation's UK sites.

• Provide health and safety support across over 20 UK locations through regular visits, inspections, and safety audits
• Identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and support continuous safety improvements
• Develop and review risk assessments, safe systems of work, and operational safety procedures
• Lead investigations into incidents and near-misses, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Support compliance with UK health and safety legislation and relevant standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
• Assist in maintaining legal documentation and ensuring safety policies are up-to-date and effectively implemented
• Provide guidance and practical health and safety expertise to managers and staff

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Health & Safety Practitioner, Advisor, or in a similar capacity within the UK
• Practical experience applying health and safety principles in operational environments (not predominantly office-based roles)
• Experience within the automotive, commercial vehicle, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, transport, or similar industries
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to travel across multiple UK sites as required