Health And Safety Advisor

Birmingham

Temp – Perm

£35,000 DOE

37.5 hours a week (early finish Friday)

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their team in Birmingham on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an IOSH-qualified Health & Safety professional with several years of experience to take responsibility for maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a positive health and safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise management and employees on all health and safety matters.
• Ensure compliance with current UK health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Develop, review, and update health and safety policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and employee training where required.
• Monitor and maintain health and safety records and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with external agencies, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Support managers in implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the organisation.

Requirements

Essential

• IOSH qualification (Managing Safely, Technical Membership, or higher).
• Several years' experience within a Health & Safety Advisor or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and accident investigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and report-writing abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• NEBOSH qualification.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, logistics, or industrial environments.
• Internal auditing experience.

Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities