Health & Safety Advisor
Location:Partridge Green (on-site)
Salary:£35,000 – £45,000
Contract:Full-time, permanent (40 hours, flexi-hours available)
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established UK manufacturing business with strong growth ambitions and a collaborative, people-focused culture. This is an excellent opportunity to join a site where health and safety is a core operational priority.
The Role
A hands-on Health & Safety Advisor role, working closely with operational teams to promote safe working practices, ensure legal compliance, and support continuous improvement across a busy production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide practical H&S advice to managers and colleagues on-site
Conduct inspections and audits, ensuring actions are completed
Develop and review risk assessments, COSHH and safe systems of work
Investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and improvements
Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and briefings
Maintain H&S records, documentation and KPI data
Support emergency planning, drills and follow-up actions
Work with Production and Maintenance to improve safety controls
Assist with contractor management and safe systems of work
Support ongoing H&S improvement initiatives
Requirements
Essential:
Experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing or industrial environments (or similar)
Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation
Experience with audits, risk assessments and incident investigations
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
IOSH membership (or working towards)
Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach
Desirable:
Experience with dust/fume controls, hazardous environments or similar risks
Fire safety knowledge
Contractor management / permit-to-work systems
ISO 45001 auditing experience
Key Measures of Success
Reduction in incidents and improved reporting quality
Timely completion of audits, inspections and actions
Effective risk assessment and SSOW management
Delivery of training and inductions
Positive audit outcomes and legal compliance
Benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Flexible working hours
Equality & Inclusion
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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We understand that progress in these fields depends on people. Our role is to connect the right individuals with the right teams, whether that’s scientists in the lab, engineers on the ground, or leaders at the helm.
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To support innovative organisations by delivering the talent they need to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact in their field.
🔎 Our Core Values
Challenge
We’re comfortable working in complex, technical spaces. We approach every brief with curiosity and care, asking the right questions to deliver people who can genuinely move your organisation forward.
Collaboration
We see recruitment as a partnership. That means open communication, transparency, and shared goals, whether you’re building a team or looking for your next role.
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We take pride in the work we do. We’re committed to high standards, long-term relationships, and doing what’s right for our clients, our candidates, and the industries we serve.
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To contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future by helping organisations in science and technology attract and retain the talent they need to grow responsibly and with purpose.
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Headquartered in South London, we work with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
🔬 Areas of Expertise
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals & Materials
Food Technology
Clean Technology
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