Field Safety Advisor

Location: Port of Leith

Hours: 35hr contract – 0900-1700 (can be flexible)

Compensation: Dependent on experience – Salary will be discussed with shortlisted candidates and reflect relevant skills, qualifications and experience.

About the Role

As Field Safety Advisor, you will work in partnership with operational teams, managers, and Health & Safety colleagues to promote a positive and proactive safety culture across the business. You will provide practical health and safety support, coaching and guidance to help ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations within the port environment. Through collaboration, risk management, continuous improvement initiatives and employee engagement, you will support the development and implementation of effective health and safety standards, helping to protect people, assets and the environment while driving continual improvement in safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and reinforce safe behaviours across the business, supporting compliance with Life Saving Rules and intervening appropriately where unsafe acts or conditions are identified.
• Provide practical health and safety advice, coaching and guidance to operational teams and managers, helping them identify and implement effective solutions.
• Build positive working relationships with employees, supervisors and management to support a strong and proactive safety culture.
• Facilitate and support risk assessments, ensuring hazards are identified, evaluated and controlled effectively.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, observations and workplace conversations to identify opportunities for improvement and encourage safe working practices.
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Carry out internal audits and compliance reviews against legislative requirements, company standards and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Analyse health and safety data, identify trends and produce reports that support informed decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of health and safety policies, procedures and standards, ensuring they remain practical and effective.
• Work collaboratively with Health and Safety Committees, Occupational Health, Learning and Development, HR and operational teams to deliver health and safety initiatives and improvement programmes.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and engaging health and safety professional who can build strong relationships and positively influence safe behaviours across a dynamic operational environment. You will have a recognised health and safety qualification, a sound understanding of relevant legislation and experience providing practical health and safety support within an industrial, logistics, marine, port or similar setting. With excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, you will be confident coaching managers and employees, conducting audits and investigations, and translating health and safety requirements into practical solutions. A collaborative approach, strong analytical ability and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement will be key to success in this role.

Skills & Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety, or equivalent, is required.
• Health and Safety Management experience within a port, logistics, marine, industrial or similar operational environment would be advantageous.
• NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification is desirable. Where this is not already held, the post holder would be expected to work towards an agreed appropriate qualification.
• Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health is expected, with Chartered status or progression towards Chartered status being desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations, with the ability to apply this practically within a changing operational environment.
• Good understanding of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).
• Awareness of operational methods and commercial considerations within a port or similar operational setting.
• A practical, proactive and solutions‑focused approach, with the confidence to support managers through health and safety matters in a constructive and collaborative way.
• Ability to prepare reports, analyse data, identify trends and communicate findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Good IT, administration, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and encourage safe behaviours without relying on formal authority.
• Awareness of how to respond appropriately to visits or interventions by regulators, whether announced or unannounced.
• Full Driving Licence, valid in the UK.
• Full UK Working Rights.

What Forth Ports Can Offer You

• A competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary
• In‑house Occupational Health – Provides professional workplace health advice, support and guidance for employees across all sites
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Delivered through Health Assured, offering 24/7, 365‑day confidential wellbeing support via the Wisdom app or telephone access, covering mental health, financial advice, legal guidance and emotional wellbeing
• Physiotherapy Support – Access to physiotherapy sessions through three external providers in Scotland, plus an onsite physiotherapist once per week in Tilbury
• An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat‑free alternative for all employees
• GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group and selected local gyms
• Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting
• On‑site free parking available for all employees
• Attractive family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover
• Employee discount platform providing savings on UK‑wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out and holidays

EEO Statement

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status. As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service. We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers and military spouses/partners, and we actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.

Application

Please submit your CV and a cover letter when applying via the ‘Apply Now’ link.

Closing Date: Monday 13th July, 2026

Contract Type: full time

Salary: Based on experience