Health And Safety Advisor

First Base; Stroud; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Gloucester EFW, GL10 3ET
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Circa £45,000 - DOE

Key Responsibilities of a Health & Safety Advisor

1. Advising managers and supervisors on all safety, health, and welfare matters.
2. Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation.
3. Conducting health and safety inspections/audits and preparing reports.
4. Investigating all accidents, incidents, hazards, and near-miss events.
5. Developing and delivering Health & Safety training for employees.
6. Monitoring and supporting managers to maintain a strong health and safety culture.
7. Liaising with external regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Fire Service, and Police.

Key Skills of a Health & Safety Advisor

1. NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent).
2. Membership of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety & Health).
3. Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
4. Experience in a similar role (waste management, recycling, collections, or quarry industries is a plus).
5. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
6. Full UK driving licence.

First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors.