Health & Safety Night Advisor

Objectives & Responsibilities

The Night Advisor is responsible for providing competent health, safety and environmental support during night-time operations, ensuring that work activities are undertaken safely, in accordance with MITIE policies, client requirements and statutory obligations. The role focuses on visible assurance, task oversight, compliance monitoring and night-shift engagement, supporting operational teams and escalating concerns to the Senior Night Advisor where required.

Operational Health & Safety Support (Night Shift)

Provide on-site HSE advisory support to night-shift operational teams. Monitor compliance with approved RAMS, permits and safe systems of work. Undertake proactive safety conversations and encourage positive safety behaviours. Intervene where unsafe acts or conditions are observed, taking immediate corrective action where necessary. Support the safe set-up, execution and demobilisation of night-time works.

Monitoring, Inspections & Assurance

Conduct night-time safety inspections, tours and task observations. Ensure PPE, plant, equipment and work areas are used and maintained correctly. Record findings accurately and report actions through agreed reporting processes. Monitor close-out of corrective actions and escalating unresolved issues.

Incident Reporting & Investigation Support

Support the initial response to incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions occurring during night operations. Ensure incidents are reported promptly and accurately in line with MITIE and client procedures. Assist the Senior Night Advisor with investigations, evidence gathering and statements as required. Ensure immediate learning is shared with night-shift teams.

Stakeholder & Team Engagement

Act as the HSE point of contact for night-shift personnel. Support supervisors and managers with H&S compliance queries. Provide clear handovers to the Senior Night Advisor and day-shift HSE teams. Promote a consistent safety culture across shifts.

Business Resilience Responsibilities

Follow established operating procedures relating to emergency response and business continuity. Support night-time emergency arrangements and evacuation processes. Ensure awareness of night-shift emergency roles and controls. Participate in exercises and briefings as required.

Health, Safety & Environment

Comply fully with MITIE and client HSE policies and procedures. Report any deficiencies in systems, equipment or controls that may impact safety or the environment. Use all PPE and equipment correctly and in line with training. Raise training needs or concerns with the Senior Night Advisor.

Information Security

Ensure compliance with Mitie’s and client information security procedures in all activities. Proactively identify and report security risks to your manager. Report actual and suspected security incidents.

Competencies

• Safety Awareness: Strong practical understanding of site-based health and safety risks.
• Observation & Intervention: Confident in identifying and challenging unsafe behaviours.
• Communication: Clear, professional engagement with operational teams.
• Reliability: Able to operate independently during night shifts within defined authority.
• Judgement: Knows when to elevate issues appropriately.

Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) – desirable.
• Experience working in operational or high-risk environments.
• Sound knowledge of RAMS, permits and task-based risk controls.
• Experience of night-shift working desirable.
• IT-literate with confidence in reporting systems.

Primary Stakeholders

• Senior Night Advisor
• Night-shift operational management
• Site Supervisors

Secondary Stakeholders

• Day-shift HSE teams
• Client representatives
• Supply chain partners