Health And Safety Advisor in Barnsley

Health And Safety Advisor in Barnsley

Barnsley Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Principal People Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Influence safety standards in a critical national infrastructure environment.
  • Company: Major organisation in the UK energy sector with a focus on safety.
  • Benefits: Salary up to £65,000, car allowance, enhanced pension, and 25 days holiday.
  • Other info: Hybrid working model with personal development opportunities and varied project exposure.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on health and safety while enjoying long-term career progression.
  • Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and experience in high-risk environments.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Are you ready to step into a role where you influence safety across a critical national infrastructure environment? We’re working with a major organisation within the UK energy sector who are investing heavily in their network and safety capability. They’re now looking to bring in a Health and Safety Advisor to support operational teams and drive high standards across a complex, high-risk environment. This is a key position within their established Health and Safety function, providing personal development, exposure to a diverse project portfolio and long-term career progression. Operating on a hybrid basis, split between working from home, sites across the Yorkshire region and an office just south of Leeds.

What’s on offer:

  • Salary up to £65,000
  • Car allowance plus mileage
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Long-term career progression within an evolving sector
  • Stable working environment with investment in personal development
  • Exposure to a varied operational and project portfolio

What you’ll be doing:

  • Partnering with operational teams to provide clear, practical health and safety guidance
  • Supporting and coaching managers on incident investigations and root cause analysis
  • Carrying out site visits, audits and inspections to ensure compliance and drive improvements
  • Interpreting legislation and translating it into workable, site-based solutions
  • Identifying and managing risk across a range of operational activities
  • Supporting delivery of safety projects and wider HSEQ objectives

What they’re looking for:

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (achieved or studying towards)
  • Experience within a high-risk environment - Utilities, Energy, Power or similar

This would suit someone who wants an influential Health and Safety role while still staying close to operations, with the backing and stability of a major organisation. If you’re open to hearing more, get in touch.

Health And Safety Advisor in Barnsley employer: Principal People Recruitment

At Principal People Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a culture of autonomy and growth. Our Birmingham-based team offers a supportive environment where Health and Safety Consultants can thrive, with opportunities for professional development and a diverse client portfolio to engage with. With competitive salaries and generous benefits, we are committed to empowering our employees to achieve their career aspirations while making a meaningful impact in various industries.

Principal People Recruitment

Contact Details:

Principal People Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Health And Safety Advisor in Barnsley

Health and Safety Guidance
Incident Investigation
Root Cause Analysis
Site Audits and Inspections
Legislation Interpretation
Risk Management
Safety Project Delivery