Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor (QHSE)
Location: Melksham
Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 DOE
Full-time | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a growing manufacturing business, supporting the Head of QHSE in maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing working environment.

This is a key role where you will act as the first point of contact for all Health & Safety matters, helping to drive a strong safety culture across the business.

The Role

You will play a hands-on role in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, while actively supporting continuous improvement across site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and implement safe systems of work
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and non-conformities
• Manage COSHH assessments and control hazardous substances
• Oversee PPE selection, issue, and training
• Manage contractor activities, including RAMS and permits to work
• Coordinate inspection, servicing, and testing of equipment (including PAT testing)
• Support DSE assessments for employees
• Carry out internal audits, HSE inspections, and environmental monitoring
• Support ISO management systems and compliance activities

About You

• Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety role
• Strong knowledge of ISO45001 / OHSAS18001
• Recognised H&S qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, IOSH)
• Experience conducting audits and investigations
• Confident using Microsoft Office and systems
• Proactive, organised, and able to influence at all levels

Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO14001 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to play a key role in improving site safety culture
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities