Health and Safety Advisor - Waste & Logistics

Help Us Drive Safety Across Our Logistics and Waste Operations

Are you passionate about health and safety and looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

We're looking for a proactive and motivated Health & Safety Advisor to support our Logistics and Waste Management divisions. Working closely with managers, drivers, operational teams and site personnel, you'll help maintain high safety standards, drive compliance and promote a positive health and safety culture across our business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with health and safety experience who enjoys being out in the operation, building relationships and supporting teams to work safely and effectively.

• Conducting site inspections, audits and workplace safety assessments.
• Providing practical health and safety advice and support to operational teams.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses and helping implement corrective actions.
• Supporting the development of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness campaigns.
• Monitoring compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Producing health and safety reports and performance data.
• Promoting a positive and proactive safety culture across all sites and depots.

• Experience with in logistics, transport, waste management or recycling operations.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Good understanding of current UK health and safety legislation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• IOSH Membership (or working towards).
• Experience delivering training and toolbox talks.
• Knowledge of ISO management systems.

Established in 1982, Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire business into one of the South West's leading providers of Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport services. While we've grown significantly over the years, we remain proudly family-owned and family-run, with our values and commitment to our people at the heart of everything we do.

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle.
• Permanent Contract.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and immediate family members.
• Training and development opportunities through our in-house training centre.
• Discounted gym memberships and employee discounts.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.

If you're looking for a role where you can help shape a strong safety culture and make a genuine difference across a busy operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.