Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Gloucester EFW, GL10 3ET
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Circa £45,000 - DOE

Key Responsibilities of a Health & Safety Advisor

*

Advising managers and supervisors on all safety, health, and welfare matters.

*

Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation.

*

Conducting health and safety inspections/audits and preparing reports.

*

Investigating all accidents, incidents, hazards, and near-miss events.

*

Developing and delivering Health & Safety training for employees.

*

Monitoring and supporting managers to maintain a strong health and safety culture.

*

Liaising with external regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Fire Service, and Police.

Key Skills of a Health & Safety Advisor

*

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent)

*

Membership of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety & Health)

*

Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

*

Experience in a similar role (waste management, recycling, collections, or quarry industries is a plus)

*

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

*

Full UK driving licence

First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors