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Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

Meridian Business Support

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 11 days

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for an Industrial Health and Safety and Environment Advisor in Exeter, requiring 5+ years of experience in a similar role within engineering or manufacturing.
The advisor will ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, provide technical support, and design training programs for the manufacturing site.
Key responsibilities include maintaining training databases, assisting with audits, and supporting local EHS Coordinators.
Candidates should have a NEBOSH Certificate and ideally a degree in Health & Safety Management.
The role offers a salary commensurate with experience, along with benefits such as 25 days of annual holiday, secure on-site parking, a contributory pension, and a healthcare cash back plan.

Health & Safety AdvisorThe Opportunity:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Industrial Health and Safety and Environment Advisor to join a team of HSE professionals within the manufacturing facility in Exeter. This is a full-time permanent position. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering professional Health & Safety and Environment advise across all areas of manufacturing and operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and supporting the development and implementation of EHS strategies. You will play a critical role in providing technical guidance, managing training programs, and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.Job Responsibilities:

Ensure full compliance with UK legislation and company standards for environment, health, and safety.
Provide technical advice and support for a complex manufacturing site.
Design and deliver training programs, including toolbox talks, permit writing, risk assessment, and emergency procedures.
Maintain training databases, matrices, and annual schedules.
Assist with internal and external auditing processes and maintain COSHH systems and provide guidance to site team members.
Support and develop a team of local shop floor EHS Coordinators.
Accurately report and investigate incidents and near misses.
Complete and review risk assessments and safe systems of work in accordance with current legislation and company standards.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in a similear Health & Safety and Environment role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of UK and European health and safety legislation.
NEBOSH Certificate.
Ideally a degree in Health & Safety Management or the equivalent level of practical experience.
Proven EHS professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

Pay and Benefits:8am-4pm Monday to Friday25 days annual holiday Secure on-site parkingContributory pensionHealth care cash back planLife insurance

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