Health and Safety Advisor

We’re looking for a dedicated to Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to play a key role in making safety a core part of everything we do.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Health, Safety & Environmental to champion continuous improvement, ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, and promote a proactive, positive safety culture across the business. This is your chance to make a real difference—protecting people, supporting teams, and helping our organisation operate safely and sustainably every day. 

Key duties:

·        Provide proactive guidance on compliance with statutory Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and company standards.

·        Respond to advice requests from colleagues and external organisations.

·        Assist in completing Health, Safety and Environmental risk assessments as required.

·        Work with operational teams to embed Health, Safety and Environmental considerations and identify relevant control measures.

·        Monitor and audit company activities, offices, and work locations.

·        Ensure effective close-out of corrective actions, incident reports, and significant site issues.

·        Investigate incidents, producing detailed reports with root causes and improvement recommendations.

·        Liaise with authorities and external agencies as needed.

·        Stay up to date with legislation and industry best practices.

·        Establish and maintain training programmes and promote a positive safety culture among employees.

·        Raise awareness on Health, Safety and Environmental issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.

·        Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.

·        Aware of all health, safety and environment requirements in relation to the SZC project and ensure that they are fulfilled.

·        Ensure the company meets or exceeds all KPI’s at all times.

·        Liaise and consult with Union representation and external agencies as required.

·        Ensure premises legislative compliance and management of facilities service contracts.

·        Property inspection and reporting.

·        Manage and maintain all company assets. 

Essential:

·        NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)

·        Professional Membership (IOSH)

·        Driving Licence

·        3 years’ experience in a similar role

·        Ability to drive behavioural culture change programmes, across a large, complex, multi-shift operation.

·        Keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.

·        A flexible approach to working hours as we are a 24/7 business.

·        Ability to produce analyst data and produce performance reports.

Desirable:

·        NEBOSH Diploma

·        Knowledge of the transport industry

·        Desire to progress within the Health and Safety industry.

·        Ability to produce analyst data and produce performance reports.

Benefits:

• Annual pay review
• Smart health cover - our award-winning employee assistance program offers 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Pension – 5% contributory pension matched by us
• Employee retail discount scheme
• Free bus travel & significantly reduced rail travel for you & your family member
• Life assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym membership