Role: Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Crewe, Staffordshire

Sector: Warehousing/ Distribution

Salary: Up to £32,000 + attractive benefits package

WRG are excited to be once again supporting a leading provider of logistics and supply chain solutions. Our client is dedicated to delivering excellence in service and safety across their sites across the Midlands. They are looking to appoint a proactive and dedicatedHealth & Safety Advisorto join an established team (currently 5 members) and help ensure a safe working environment for employees across a 50 acre warehousing and distribution site based close to Crewe.

As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for promoting a safety-conscious culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, and advising on best practices to minimise risks across their distribution network.

The role would suit an ambitious H&S professional who is looking to join a business that highly values safety and their employee welfare, this would be a hands on role where you will engage with the wider team to ensure safety and compliance is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies and procedures in line with current legislation and industry best practices.
Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend improvements.
Provide guidance and support to management and staff on all health and safety matters.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across all operational activities.
Investigate and report accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
Deliver health and safety training sessions to employees and ensure safety inductions for new staff and contractors.
Maintain accurate records of health and safety activities, including risk assessments, audits, and incident reports.
Work closely with management to promote a safety-first culture and improve health and safety performance across the business.
Stay up to date with industry trends, legal changes, and developments in health and safety practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) in Health & Safety.
Previous experience in a similar health and safety role, ideally within the logistics, warehousing, or distribution sectors (desirable but not essential).
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and regulations.
Experience of developing key health and safety assessments, e.g. PUWER, COSHH, Manual handling etc.
Experience conducting risk assessments and delivering safety training (desirable).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
Ability to handle challenging situations and make decisions under pressure.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Apply:

Starting salary up to £32,000.
Enhanced holidays of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays (holiday purchasing scheme).
£300 annual attendance bonus.
£500 Refer a Friend bonus.
Sick pay scheme.
Company pension scheme.
In-house training, CPD and support.
Cycle to work scheme.
Life assurance.
On site gym.
Wellness programmes & virtual gym.
Subsidised canteen.
Service awards.

If you are interested in the role or would like to discuss the position further, please reach out to Mike @ We Recruit Group | 07562 945 690