Health & Safety Advisor
Salary: 40,000 - 45,000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Brentwood, Essex
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to join a busy and growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can take ownership of health and safety procedures, ensure legal compliance and help promote a positive safety culture across warehouse, distribution and office operations.
Working closely with management and employees, you will identify potential risks, implement improvements and provide practical advice to maintain a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, review and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
- Carry out risk assessments, workplace inspections and compliance audits.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken.
- Maintain health and safety records, documentation and statutory registers.
- Oversee COSHH assessments and safe systems of work.
- Monitor safety standards relating to manual handling, warehouse equipment, forklift trucks and storage racking.
- Support fire safety procedures, emergency planning and evacuation arrangements.
- Deliver health and safety inductions, toolbox talks and employee training.
- Advise managers and employees on health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Monitor compliance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support relevant environmental and health and safety management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or Officer position.
- Experience within warehousing, logistics, distribution, manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
- Experience carrying out risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations.
- Good understanding of COSHH, manual handling and fire safety.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence employees at all levels.
- A proactive, organised and hands-on approach.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Qualifications
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent.
- IOSH Managing Safely would be advantageous.
- Internal auditing experience or training would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 would be an advantage.
Benefits
- Company pension.
- Annual profit-sharing bonus, subject to eligibility.
- Additional annual leave with length of service.
- Company events and a supportive working environment.
- Health and wellbeing programme.
- Free parking and additional workplace benefits.
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Health and Safety Advisor in Essex employer: Focus Resourcing Limited
Focus Resourcing Limited is an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and dynamic work culture in Leigh-on-Sea, where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers unique opportunities for advancement while ensuring a collaborative environment that makes every day rewarding.
