Health & Safety Advisor
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Brentwood, Essex
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to join a busy and growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can take ownership of health and safety procedures, ensure legal compliance and help promote a positive safety culture across warehouse, distribution and office operations.
Working closely with management and employees, you will identify potential risks, implement improvements and provide practical advice to maintain a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, review and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
Carry out risk assessments, workplace inspections and compliance audits.
Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken.
Maintain health and safety records, documentation and statutory registers.
Oversee COSHH assessments and safe systems of work.
Monitor safety standards relating to manual handling, warehouse equipment, forklift trucks and storage racking.
Support fire safety procedures, emergency planning and evacuation arrangements.
Deliver health and safety inductions, toolbox talks and employee training.
Advise managers and employees on health and safety legislation and best practice.
Monitor compliance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support relevant environmental and health and safety management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or Officer position.
Experience within warehousing, logistics, distribution, manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
Experience carrying out risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations.
Good understanding of COSHH, manual handling and fire safety.
Confident communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence employees at all levels.
A proactive, organised and hands-on approach.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.Qualifications
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent.
IOSH Managing Safely would be advantageous.
Internal auditing experience or training would be beneficial.
Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 would be an advantage.Benefits
Company pension.
Annual profit-sharing bonus, subject to eligibility.
Additional annual leave with length of service.
Company events and a supportive working environment.
Health and wellbeing programme.
Free parking and additional workplace benefits.How to Apply
If you have a strong background in health and safety and are looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact within a busy operational environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today, as this is an urgent vacancy
