We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support our operational team working out of our Stockport office:
- Reporting to: Health & Safety Manager
- Location: Alvanley Industrial Estate, Stockport Road East, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2DJ
- Contract Type: Permanent (subject to successful completion of 3 months probationary period)
- Working Hours: Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 17:00 (30 min unpaid lunch break)
- Renumeration Package:
- Depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual Profit Related Bonus
- Workplace Pension
- Accident and Life Cover (After successful probationary period)
- Holidays: 35 days including bank holidays (Sufficient days will need to be saved for the Christmas Shutdown)
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Health and Safety Manager in day-to-day operations across sites.
- Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with H&S regulations across the North West.
- Assist with the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Help maintain health and safety records, including incident reports and training logs.
- Contribute to toolbox talks and health and safety training sessions.
- Monitor and report near misses, hazards, and unsafe behaviours.
- Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance.
- Liaise with business centre managers, site supervisors, operatives and sub-contractors to promote a positive safety culture.
- Carry out H&S Inductions for new starters.
Essential Requirements:
- IOSH qualified.
- Ability to organise own workload.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Efficient and organised.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations (Construction Design and Management).
- Familiarity with health and safety legislation (e.g., HASAWA 1974, RIDDOR, PUWER, COSHH).
- Strong communication, influencing and reporting skills.
- Competent with Microsoft Office and digital H&S systems.
- Valid full UK driving licence and use of a personal car for work related usage.
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in civil engineering or construction environments.
- First Aid at Work or Fire Marshal training.
- Working towards NEBOSH or membership of a professional H&S body.
- Understanding of environmental compliance and sustainability practices on-site.
