SHE Advisor

We’re looking for an experienced SHE Advisor to join our client in Chorley. This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional who enjoys being hands-on within operational environments. If you want to make a real difference by shaping and upholding safety standards across manufacturing and projects, this role offers just that.

Salary
£50,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location and Working Pattern
Chorley-based role with operational site presence required. While some flexibility exists for ad hoc home working, this is not a fully hybrid position. A large proportion of this role will involve being visible and engaged with operations onsite.

Client Overview
Our client operates within a regulated engineering environment, delivering manufacturing and project-based services. They pride themselves on high standards of Safety, Health and Environmental performance across all business activities.

Responsibilities
Provide competent SHE advice to ensure compliance with legislation, company procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 standards
Maintain a strong presence across operational areas to deliver practical SHE support for manufacturing, projects and site activities
Identify hazards and support risk assessments to control risks effectively
Lead or support investigations into incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing improvements
Monitor activities, intervene where standards are not met, and take appropriate corrective action
Deliver SHE inductions, toolbox talks and training sessions to promote safe behaviours
Carry out inspections, audits and observations, ensuring actions are tracked through to completion
Support continuous improvement of SHE processes, systems and performance reporting

Must‑have Requirements
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Experience working within manufacturing, engineering or project environments
Strong understanding of SHE principles and the ability to apply them in operational settings
Working knowledge of ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 management systems
Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage teams at all levels

Nice‑to‑have Skills
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
IOSH membership at Graduate or Chartered level
Environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA)
Experience working under CDM Regulations
Background in a regulated industry such as nuclear, defence or construction

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