Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety AdvisorBridgendUp to £38,000Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a leading manufacturer in the defence sector. As a Health & Safety Advisor, you'll play a key role in creating a safe and compliant work environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring health, safety, and environmental policies are upheld, regulations are met, and best practices are implemented. If you have a passion for workplace safety and want to contribute to a positive safety culture, this role could be perfect for you.This is what you'll be doing as Health & Safety Advisor

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, including ISO45001 & ISO14001.
• Leading external HSE certification audits and maintaining regulatory documentation.
• Conducting regular risk assessments and identifying workplace hazards.
• Investigating incidents, accidents, and near-misses, preparing reports with findings and recommendations.
• Developing and delivering HSE training programs for employees and contractors.
• Overseeing environmental compliance, including waste disposal and emissions control.
• Managing first aid provisions, emergency response plans, and conducting regular drills.
• Working closely with teams across the business to embed a strong safety culture.
• Keeping up to date with legislative changes and advising on necessary updates.

What you'll bring to the team as Health & Safety Advisor

• A NEBOSH Diploma is essential; an IEMA certificate in Environmental Management is advantageous.
• Experience in H&S in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.
• A UK driving licence and willingness to travel to another site when required is essential.

This is what you'll get in return

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to be part of a team that values health, safety, and environmental responsibility.

If you feel like you have the right skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Health & Safety Advisor position, please get in touch and apply with Rae Stephenson now!*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.