SHE Advisor; Workshop

Production Supervisors

Location:

Colchester, Essex
Position:
Full time

Reports to:

Operations Director / SHE Manager

The Health & Safety Advisor will report to the Operations Director and SHE Manager and will work closely with:

• Workshop Management
• Production Supervisors
• Site Management Teams
• SHEQ Department

The Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the company’s Health & Safety management systems across workshop, fabrication, and site environments. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all operational activities are conducted in compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice. The role requires strong practical knowledge of workshop operations, fabrication processes, mechanical installation activities, and construction environments, along with the ability to promote a proactive safety culture throughout the business.

The Health & Safety Advisor will provide professional guidance and monitoring to ensure that risks are identified, controlled, and managed effectively.

• The successful candidate should hold a NEBOSH Health & Safety for Construction Certificate (or equivalent) and have several years of practical experience working within the construction or related industrial environment.
• Candidates who do not have extensive industry experience would be expected to hold a NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent higher-level Health & Safety qualification).
• Experience working within workshop, fabrication, or mechanical installation environments would be highly advantageous.

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture throughout workshop and project environments.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation including Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Support the implementation of company Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Assist management teams in identifying hazards and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Provide practical safety advice to operational teams and management.

• Support the safe operation of workshop and fabrication facilities.
• Monitor safe working practices relating to:
• Fabrication and welding operations
• Mechanical assembly activities
• Use of lifting equipment and cranes
• Operation of plant and machinery
• Manual handling activities
• Storage and movement of materials
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained within the workshop environment.
• Carry out routine workshop inspections and safety audits.
• Support workshop supervisors in identifying and controlling operational risks.

• Assist operational teams in the preparation and review of:
• Risk Assessments
• Method Statements
• Safe Systems of Work
• Ensure RAMS are suitable, sufficient, and effectively communicated to the workforce.
• Monitor compliance with approved RAMS during operational activities.

• Conduct regular workplace inspections across:
• Workshops and fabrication facilities
• Construction sites
• Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare inspection reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support internal and external safety audits.

• Ensure all incidents, accidents, and near misses are reported in accordance with company procedures.
• Support the investigation of incidents and root cause analysis.
• Identify lessons learned and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements including Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 where applicable.

• Support the delivery of health and safety inductions for employees and subcontractors.
• Assist with toolbox talks and safety briefings within workshop and project environments.
• Promote workforce engagement in safety initiatives.
• Identify training needs and support the development of safety…