Trainee Regional Health and Safety Advisor in Preston

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be. For more than 100 years, Eric Wright Construction has combined experience, expertise, and a talented team to deliver high-quality schemes that make a lasting, positive impact on the society and communities we work in. We are committed to working closely with local labour, suppliers, and partners wherever possible, creating employment opportunities, supporting local economies, and leaving a meaningful legacy long after each project is complete.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a regional Trainee Health and Safety Advisor to join our Group Health & Safety team. The successful candidate will support and collaborate with our team of Health and Safety Advisors to continuously enhance our processes and procedures. As a Trainee, you will foster and continually improve our positive culture and values of health and safety within our Group of businesses. You will acquire information and understand the processes for how we as a company ensure that we are fully compliant with all Health & Safety legislation, industry standards and corporate requirements and provide a safe and healthy working environment so far as is reasonably practicable for our staff and any person who may be affected by our operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage of their Health and Safety career who is eager to learn, build practical experience and progress towards becoming a confident and competent Health and Safety professional.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Accompany Health & Safety Advisors to undertake a schedule of programmed workplace inspections to support our active monitoring processes in compliance with ISO45001:2018.
• Join advisors when delivering health and safety training sessions.
• Accompany H&S on occasions when it has been deemed decided that the H&S Advisor should take the lead with investigations.
• Monitor the health and safety performance through Assure and understand how performance is measured.
• Actively support the H&S Advisory team
• Actively support the group H&S co ordinator
• Regional North West travel to our various sites as and when required.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and motivated individual who is keen to develop their career in Health and Safety. You don’t need to be a fully qualified Health and Safety Advisor, but you should be working towards a relevant qualification, such as the NEBOSH National General Certificate, and be committed to developing your knowledge and skills with the support of our experienced team. Ideally, you’ll have some experience within construction, civil engineering or a related industry, and be comfortable working in a site-based environment. Most importantly, you’ll have a positive, practical approach, a willingness to learn and the confidence to engage with people at all levels to help promote a positive health and safety culture.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, takes initiative and can communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and contractors. You’ll be keen to get involved, ask questions, identify opportunities for improvement and develop the confidence to provide advice and support across our sites.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in Health and Safety and a commitment to working towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Some experience in construction, civil engineering, facilities management or a similar environment (desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with people at all levels.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach, with the initiative to identify and raise health and safety issues.
• A willingness to learn, take on new challenges and develop under the guidance of experienced Health and Safety professionals.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• The flexibility and willingness to travel to our various sites and work comfortably within construction and civil engineering environments.
• The ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team.
• Knowledge of occupational health monitoring, including lung health, noise and hand-arm vibration (HAVS), along with familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, would be advantageous but is not essential.

In return we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
• Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
• Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
• Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period
• Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
• Hybrid working - manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clients
• Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office which is free to use
• Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
• Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
• Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
• Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
• Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing

Above all, you'll live our values. You'll be approachable and collaborative, and you'll take pride in developing others and in what the team achieves together.

Our Values

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

How You’ll Work

We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:

• Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
• Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
• Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
• Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
• Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
• Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place
• Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
• Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice
• Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
• Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
• Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork
• Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a business that exists to make a difference
• Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment
• Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values
• Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future
• Good salary and benefits offer

Our Ethos:

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

Equal opportunity statement:

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Safeguarding if required

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.