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Health and Safety Advisor

Posted 3 days ago

  • Northam, Hampshire
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Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Mobile role covering Southern England, including London (East to West)
Reporting Office: Southampton
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) advisor to join a well-established facilities maintenance provider. This role is key to supporting the creation of a strong EHS culture across a broad portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving best practices in health, safety, and wellbeing across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and promote a proactive EHS culture aligned with company goals and objectives.
Provide expert guidance and support on all aspects of EHS to management teams, staff, and supply chain partners.
Manage and report all EHS incidents, ensuring timely investigations, corrective actions, and shared learning outcomes.
Oversee and ensure compliance with EHS legislation, standards, and internal policies.
Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments, supporting operational teams with pre-audit preparation and corrective action implementation.
Advise on legal compliance in areas such as electrical distribution, pressure systems, confined spaces, gas safety, water quality, and F-Gas compliance.
Support the implementation of sustainability goals, including waste reduction and energy efficiency initiatives.
Deliver EHS training to ensure competence levels are maintained across teams.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
Provide support for project safety, including compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
Key Requirements:
Qualifications: NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent, IEMA (or similar) in environmental awareness. Membership of IOSH is desirable.
Experience: At least three years in an EHS role, with experience in regulated environments. Familiarity with ISO standards (#####, 14001, 45001, 45003) and auditing processes is essential.
Skills: Strong understanding of EHS legislation, CDM2015, and BS#####5 standards. Excellent communication, leadership, and networking skills with the ability to work independently and inspire teams.
Attributes: Methodical, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. A supportive and empathetic team player with a collaborative approach.
Technical Knowledge: Good IT skills and understanding of quality management systems and risk management principles.
Benefits:
Competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum
Car allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension
Private healthcare (after six months)
Flexible benefits scheme