Health and Safety Advisor

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and expanding engineering and fabrication company located in Winkleigh, Devon. This specialist business designs, manufactures and installs intricate stainless steel process systems and structural solutions for major food production sites throughout the South West. With a new manufacturing facility currently in development and a strong book of secured projects, the company is continuing to invest in its operations, workforce and future growth.

As part of this ongoing development, they are seeking to appoint a dedicated Health and Safety Administrator to enhance and lead safety standards across both workshop and on-site activities. This is a key leadership appointment within a progressive engineering business that is committed to high standards and best practice.

Reporting directly to senior leadership and working as part of the management team, you will have overall responsibility for Health, Safety and Compliance across the manufacturing operation as well as site-based construction and installation work. The Health and Safety Administrator will be responsible for creating, driving and maintaining effective systems that ensure operations remain safe, legally compliant and efficient across both fabrication and installation teams. This is a practical, people-focused leadership role that requires visible involvement across the business.

• Create and implement health and safety strategies in line with company goals and statutory requirements
• Ensure ongoing compliance with current health and safety legislation and relevant industry regulations
• Carry out risk assessments and identify hazards across workshop and site operations
• Prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ahead of project delivery
• Manage routine workplace inspections and internal compliance audits
• Investigate accidents and incidents, determine root causes and introduce corrective measures
• Deliver internal health and safety training, including toolbox talks
• Liaise with external training providers for specialist courses where needed
• Maintain accurate compliance records, KPI tracking and performance reports
• Support and lead quality and compliance initiatives, including ISO 9001 and related accreditations
• Act as the main point of contact for external regulatory bodies, including the HSE
• Contribute at management level to continuous improvement, operational standards and company culture

You will play a central role in strengthening and promoting a positive safety culture as the business continues to grow.

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional with a background in manufacturing, fabrication and/or construction environments.

You will ideally offer:

• IOSH Essential (NEBOSH desirable)
• Experience developing new safe systems of work and reviewing existing procedures
• Previous experience in a Health & Safety support or management role
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation
• The ability to introduce practical, effective systems that work operationally
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence across all levels of the business
• Experience managing audits, compliance processes and continuous improvement activity
• A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach
• Experience within construction, stainless steel fabrication, food manufacturing or process engineering would be highly beneficial.

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Flexibility of working
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing and ambitious business
• The chance to build and shape systems from the ground up
• A visible leadership role with genuine input and influence
• A supportive team culture with strong values
• The opportunity to create a compliance framework that evolves with the business

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering company at an exciting stage of its journey, where you can directly influence the development of safe, compliant and scalable working practices. For someone who is passionate about improving standards, driving best practice and leading from the front, this role offers the chance to make a lasting difference.