Safety Advisor

Purpose of the Role This is a key site-based role at the Linford Aircrete blocks operation, a 24/7 manufacturing facility producing concrete and lightweight blocks for house building and commercial construction.
Job Introduction
Purpose of the Role This is a key site-based role at the Linford Aircrete blocks operation, a 24/7 manufacturing facility producing concrete and lightweight blocks for house building and commercial construction.
The HSE Advisor will provide strategic challenge and hands‑on support to the operational management team, ensuring the site delivers in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner whilst driving a continual improvement agenda.
The role sits within the HSEQ function and reports into the site management structure, with a dotted-line relationship to the wider HSE team.
The position offers excellent scope for professional development, including progression towards Chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) and exposure to a diverse range of manufacturing and environmental challenges.
Key Internal Relationships

• Site Management
• Business Unit Management
• Wider HSE Team

• Regulatory Bodies (HSE, Environment Agency)
• Local Communities
• Contractors
• Hauliers

• Help shape and deliver the HSE strategy for the site alongside the site safety improvement plan.
• Provide professional help, support and guidance to management to effectively manage key business risks including process safety, occupational health hazards, and environmental impacts.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to manage ongoing and future projects from initial planning through to successful delivery.
• Represent Linford Aircrete in discussions with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders as required.
• Review, update and report on performance data including safety incidents, observations, occupational hygiene monitoring results, and environmental metrics.
• Lead site-level HSE committee meetings and participate in key risk working groups.
• Support site management with the investigation of incidents, root cause analysis, identification of preventive actions and sharing of learnings.
• Undertake site-level inspections and audits and provide accurate reports detailing corrective actions.
• Support the management and maintenance of site-level management systems and external certification audits (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Manage and coordinate contractor safety arrangements including inductions, permit to work systems, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Oversee occupational health surveillance programmes including respiratory health monitoring, hearing conservation, and hand‑arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) assessments.
• Coordinate occupational hygiene monitoring programmes for silica dust, noise, and vibration exposure.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and coordinate emergency drills across the 24/7 operation.
• Support the implementation of behavioural safety programmes and safety culture initiatives.
• Provide safety leadership coaching to supervisors and team leaders, particularly for shift operations.
• Manage environmental compliance including dust suppression, waste management, water discharge consents, and community noise management.
• Ensure effective management of critical safety systems including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, working at height, and mobile plant operations.

• An effective communicator with a drive to succeed and a willingness to challenge accepted practice.
• Good negotiation skills and the ability to build effective arguments and business cases.
• Resilient under pressure and flexible enough to adapt to different situations.
• Able to adapt your communication style according to your audience, from shop floor operatives to senior management.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and engaging with shift workers across a 24/7 operation.
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Committed to continuous professional development and keeping your HSE knowledge current.

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