Job Description

Health & Safety Advisor

£35,000 – £45,000 per annum

Full-Time | Permanent

Hadleigh, Suffolk, with travel into London approximately once every 1–2 weeks

Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00 | Friday: 08:00–16:00

A well-respected business operating within the specialist manufacturing and project delivery space is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis. The company works across a variety of high-specification environments, with both workshop-based and site-based operations throughout the South East.

This role is ideally suited to an individual with a solid grounding in health and safety, looking to further develop their career within a supportive and quality-driven organisation.

The Role

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for supporting compliance across both the factory and active project sites, helping to maintain high standards in line with legislative and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
• Contribute to and lead internal health & safety forums and meetings, preparing documentation and tracking outcomes.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and COSHH assessments.
• Collaborate with project teams and subcontractors to ensure all relevant H&S documentation is in place and up to date.
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes, updating internal processes as needed.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations, prepare detailed reports, and support any RIDDOR reporting requirements.
• Assist with the development and continual improvement of ISO-certified management systems (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to training and awareness initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• Sound understanding of UK health & safety legislation and best practice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to London periodically

Desirable:

• First Aid at Work qualification
• CSCS card
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001
• Experience in safety within a manufacturing, construction, or project delivery environment

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Employer pension contributions
• Private medical cover
• Company life insurance
• Wellbeing and health support scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Staff social and team events

Additional Information

• The role is based at the company’s main office in Hadleigh, with travel into London approximately once every one to two weeks.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Disclosure of any unspent convictions is required in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.