Health and Safety Advisor

Reed HR are working with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Health and Safety Advisor on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The Role

• Hours: 37.5 per week
• This role is 2 days a week out on-site visits / inspections with occasional work from home depending on business needs

This is a key technical role within the wider QHSE function, supporting operational activities across multi-site locations.

This opportunity would suit a proactive health and safety professional who enjoys a varied role combining site-based auditing, systems management and hands-on advisory work.

As QHSE Advisor, you will provide technical and administrative support across health, safety, quality and environmental compliance. You will work closely with operational teams and management to ensure standards, systems and best practice are embedded throughout the organisation.

There may be an opportunity to work remotely, but this role will mainly be office based in Leatherhead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out Health, Safety and Environmental site visits and audits across offices, client properties and construction sites
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Preparing and reviewing risk assessments, method statements and health & safety plans
• Maintaining audit and inspection schedules for plant, equipment and access equipment
• Managing QHSE records, reporting data and compliance documentation
• Supporting incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions
• Assisting with the delivery of toolbox talks and short training sessions
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the QHSE department
• Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and wider operational teams

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or working towards)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety / QHSE role
• Experience working in a multi-site environment
• CITB Site Supervisor or Site Manager qualification
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience within property maintenance, construction, refurbishment or facilities management
• ISO Internal Auditor qualification
• Additional certifications such as Fire Risk Assessment, Asbestos Management, PASMA, Confined Spaces or First Aid
• Working knowledge of environmental or quality management systems beyond health & safety