Health & Safety Advisor

Job title:

Health & Safety Advisor

Company:

Matchtech Group

Job description

Our client, is a leader in Defence & Security and Marine sectors, working on innovative multi-mission solutions to support naval forces worldwide.Key skills required for this roleHealth and Safety, H&S, NEBOSH, IOSH, manufacturing, manufacturing, ISO45001, risk management, stakeholder management.ImportantCandidates must be eligible to obtain a SC (Security) clearanceJob descriptionRole OverviewWe are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our clients team and support operations across their Staffordshire and High Wycombe based sites. This role is instrumental in ensuring that their Health & Safety standards meet and exceed regulatory and internal expectations.The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, facilitating, and reporting on all Health & Safety activities, working closely with all internal teams and stakeholders. This role is key in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety awareness, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.Key Responsibilities

• Promote and drive a positive and proactive Health & Safety culture across both company sites.
• Ensure full implementation and adherence to company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the QHSE Manager and senior leadership to embed H&S strategies throughout the organization.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice, including ISO45001.
• Ensure risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place, regularly updated, and reviewed annually.
• Investigate and follow up on non-compliances, accidents, incidents, and near misses using appropriate root cause analysis tools.
• Compile and deliver accurate and timely H&S reports (weekly, monthly, annual) along with awareness bulletins.
• Conduct internal and legal compliance audits to a high standard.
• Engage and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to ensure H&S awareness and alignment.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external regulators and relevant authorities.
• Support learning and development initiatives across the company, including delivering training sessions and sourcing relevant external training.

Qualifications & Skills

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – Essential
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH) – Desirable
• Demonstrable experience as a Health & Safety Advisor in a large, complex organization, ideally across multi-site, manufacturing, or engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of relevant H&S legislation and ISO45001 standards.
• Proven ability to navigate fast-paced, heavily regulated environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong auditing skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and influential, with a hands-on and solutions-focused approach.

Why Join Our Client?This is an exciting opportunity to take on a high-impact role where you’ll help shape a strong safety-first culture and drive real improvements across two key operational sites. If you are passionate about Health & Safety and want to make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.To ApplyPlease contact myself directly or apply for the role via the link.

Expected salary

£45000 – 65000 per year

Location

Staffordshire

Job date

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:28:40 GMT

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