Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Salary: £35,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Pin Point Recruitment is recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a well-established manufacturing business operating across multiple UK locations. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Health & Safety professional looking to take the next step in their career. Working from the Sutton-in-Ashfield site, you will support the wider Health & Safety function, ensuring compliance, promoting a positive safety culture and assisting in the continuous improvement of Health & Safety standards across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with site management and the Group Health & Safety team, providing guidance and support to help maintain a safe and compliant working environment within a fast-paced manufacturing operation. The Role As the Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation and maintenance of Health & Safety policies, procedures and programmes. You will help drive continuous improvement initiatives, conduct inspections and audits, and assist with investigations to ensure lessons learned are effectively implemented. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor and actively engaging with employees at all levels. Key Responsibilities * Support the implementation and maintenance of Health & Safety policies and procedures. * Carry out regular workplace inspections and audits to ensure compliance with company standards and legislation. * Assist with accident, incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. * Support the completion and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work. * Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across the site. * Deliver toolbox talks and assist with Health & Safety training programmes. * Ensure Health & Safety records, documentation and reporting are maintained accurately. * Assist with contractor management and permit-to-work processes. * Support emergency preparedness activities, including fire safety procedures and drills. * Work closely with managers and employees to identify hazards and implement proactive improvements. * Assist with monthly Health & Safety reporting and KPI tracking. * Support internal audits and compliance initiatives across the site. Essential Skills & Experience * Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, production, engineering or a similar environment. * Good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation. * NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH qualification. * Experience carrying out risk assessments and workplace inspections. * Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage employees at all levels. * Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. * A proactive approach with a genuine passion for Health & Safety. Desirable * Experience within a multi-site manufacturing environment. * Knowledge of ISO management systems. * Experience delivering Health & Safety training or toolbox talks. If you're looking to build your Health & Safety career within a successful manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Pin Point Recruitment for more information