Job details
Location: Bridgwater / Somerset
Salary: £35,000–£38,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
DriverHire Bridgwater & Taunton are recruiting on behalf of a long-standing client for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor.
This is a varied, hands-on role supporting Health & Safety across a busy operational environment and multiple locations.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must have:
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised H&S qualification
Previous experience working in a Health & Safety Advisor, H&S Officer or similar role
Experience carrying out risk assessments and workplace/site inspections
Experience investigating accidents, incidents or near-misses
Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
Strong written communication and report-writing skills
Confidence communicating H&S requirements to employees and managers
Ability and willingness to travel between company sites
Applicants who do not meet the essential requirements above may not be progressed.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct risk assessments and workplace inspections.
Review and maintain Health & Safety procedures.
Investigate incidents and near-misses.
Identify corrective actions and areas for improvement.
Support managers and employees with H&S guidance.
Produce reports and maintain safety documentation.
Help promote a proactive safety-first culture across the business.
Travel between operational sites as required.
Desirable
First Aid qualification.
Experience delivering Health & Safety training.
Experience with root cause analysis.
Previous experience within a fast-paced operational, industrial, logistics, engineering or similar environment.
Salary
£35,000–£38,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
If you meet the essential criteria and are looking for your next Health & Safety opportunity, apply today through DriverHire Bridgwater & Taunton.
About DriverHire Bridgwater & Taunton
DriverHire Bridgwater & Taunton is part of the nationwide DriverHire franchise network, combining the strength of a recognised national brand with local ownership and a personal approach to recruitment.
