HSE Advisor

Position: HSE Advisor (Contract)
HSE Advisor | Leeds
£250 - £300 per day (Inside IR35) | Initial 3-Month Contract

The Opportunity

Ford & Stanley are seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support compliance and safety initiatives across in a depot. This is a critical role ensuring adherence to health and safety legislation, driving best practices, and fostering a culture of safety within a dynamic environment.

You’ll be at the forefront of risk management and compliance, working closely with operational teams to implement robust safety systems and deliver practical solutions that protect people and enhance performance.

Contract Scope: HSE Advisor

The HSE Advisor will act as a key point of contact for all safety-related matters, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and company standards. This role involves conducting audits, advising on risk assessments, and supporting incident investigations to maintain a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Promote and embed a proactive safety culture across operational sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and company standards.
Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to managers, supervisors, and frontline staff on health and safety matters.
Lead the integration of best practice and risk management principles into daily operations, driving continuous improvement.
Develop and monitor KPIs and management reports to track progress against safety objectives.
Implement and maintain health and safety plans, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
Identify hazards and support the development of risk assessments, introducing effective control measures and reviewing them periodically.
Conduct site audits and inspections to assess compliance with safety management systems.
Participate in strategic safety meetings and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to share best practices.
Support incident investigations, produce reports, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation, standards, and industry developments.

Essential Criteria

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) required.
Proven experience in health and safety advisory roles within ideally a heavy industry or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

How to apply

for the role:
If you are interested in the HSE Advisor position, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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