Health And Safety Advisor

Overview

Are you a hands-on Health & Safety professional who enjoys autonomy, visibility on site, and making a real impact in high-risk environments?

We’re supporting a well-established and growing waste, recycling and fleet maintenance organisation that is genuinely invested in health, safety and environmental excellence — from senior leadership through to site operations. Due to continued growth, they’ve created a brand-new Health & Safety Advisor role to strengthen their HSEQ function and support multiple sites across Cheshire.

This is a fast-paced, practical role where you’ll be trusted to lead from the front, influence operations, and help shape safety standards across the business.

• Delivering hands-on Health, Safety and Environmental support across multiple sites.
• Managing and developing a team of Health & Safety Supervisors.
• Conducting H&S audits, site inspections and regular site walks.
• Reviewing and writing risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Leading Health & Safety training, including PowerPoint-based sessions.
• Supporting environmental permits, waste management compliance and liaison with regulators.
• Supporting the rollout of a new HSEQ system.
• Attending operational meetings and embedding safety into day-to-day decision-making.
• Supporting the HSEQ Manager with workload and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to training plans and ongoing improvement programmes.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• IEMA experience within waste, recycling, logistics, transport, manufacturing, utilities or construction.
• Proven HSE experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Team leadership or supervisory experience.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A proactive, approachable style with the confidence to challenge and influence.

• Salary up to £47,000 + benefits.
• Flexible working and autonomy in how you manage your time and sites.
• CPD and development opportunities.
• Salary extras and discretionary benefits schemes.
• Annual leave up to 26 days (to be confirmed).
• On-site facilities including canteen, tea & coffee.
• The chance to join a growing business with multiple new sites.