Health And Safety Advisor in Bath

An established and fast-growing UK manufacturing and engineering business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor to support its operational sites in the North East. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a technically complex, regulated environment and enjoys balancing compliance, people engagement and practical facilities oversight. You will play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient and compliant workplaces that support advanced manufacturing operations.

Health & Safety

• Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments and internal safety audits across manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with current UK health and safety legislation and recognised best practice.
• Manage incident reporting, including investigation and statutory reporting where required.
• Develop, implement and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Deliver health and safety inductions and training, including fire safety and emergency drills.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records for inspections, training, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
• Monitor the correct use of PPE and safety equipment.
• Liaise with external regulators, consultants and specialist advisers.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of relevant ISO management systems.

Facilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations to ensure buildings and infrastructure support manufacturing activity.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities for critical systems including HVAC, electrical, fire and mechanical services.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Manage permit-to-work processes, RAMS approval and contractor compliance.
• Support space planning, workplace layout optimisation and site improvements.
• Monitor facilities budgets and control related costs.
• Manage waste, environmental compliance and sustainability-related activities.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a combined health & safety and facilities role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience managing contractors, tenders and service agreements.
• Confident in conducting risk assessments and implementing proportionate control measures.
• Experience responding effectively to urgent maintenance and emergency situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changeable environment.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and facilities management systems (CAFM/CMMS).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to other UK sites as required.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• Experience within electronics manufacturing, cleanroom or other controlled environments.

Why Apply?

This role offers a rare opportunity to take ownership of health, safety and facilities within a technically advanced manufacturing business, where compliance, resilience and continuous improvement are critical to success. You’ll work closely with operational teams and leadership, with scope to make a tangible and lasting impact.