Health & Safety Advisor (QHSE)
Location: Melksham
Salary: 32,000 - 36,000 DOE
Full-time Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a growing manufacturing business, supporting the Head of QHSE in maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing working environment.
This is a key role where you will act as the first point of contact for all Health & Safety matters, helping to drive a strong safety culture across the business.
The Role
You will play a hands-on role in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, while actively supporting continuous improvement across site operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments and implement safe systems of work
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and non-conformities
- Manage COSHH assessments and control hazardous substances
- Oversee PPE selection, issue, and training
- Manage contractor activities, including RAMS and permits to work
- Coordinate inspection, servicing, and testing of equipment (including PAT testing)
- Support DSE assessments for employees
- Carry out internal audits, HSE inspections, and environmental monitoring
- Support ISO management systems and compliance activities
About You
- Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety role
- Strong knowledge of ISO45001 / OHSAS18001
- Recognised H&S qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, IOSH)
- Experience conducting audits and investigations
- Confident using Microsoft Office and systems
- Proactive, organised, and able to influence at all levels
Desirable:
- IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO14001
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (depending on experience)
- Opportunity to play a key role in improving site safety culture
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities