Health & Safety Advisor

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further… Health & Safety Advisor Salary: £37,477 - £46,847 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location & Postcode: Allington EFW, ME16 0LE As a Health & Safety Advisor at FCC Environment, you will advise Managers and Supervisors on all safety, health, and welfare matters to ensure the Company complies with its statutory obligations. You will be a focal point for Health and Safety best practice, providing advice, guidance, assistance, and support to ensure continual improvement and compliance across the Group. This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week. Our promise to you - Competitive salary - 25 days' annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays - Pension scheme - Life insurance - Discretionary bonus scheme - On-the-job training and progression - Recognition scheme - Refer a friend - Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership and many more - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform What will you be doing? - Advise on all safety, health, and welfare matters to ensure statutory compliance - Keep up to date with relevant legislation and communicate changes - Conduct and review risk assessments, maintaining accurate records - Recommend control measures and advise on PPE standards - Carry out health and safety inspections/audits and prepare reports - Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, recording findings - Advise on training/certification needs to meet legal standards - Support the development and implementation of Health & Safety Plans - Deliver Health & Safety training and promote a positive safety culture - Liaise with external regulatory authorities as required - Prohibit unsafe work activities where serious risk exists What are we looking for? - Essential: Experience in a similar Health & Safety role - Advantageous: Experience in the Waste Disposal, Recycling, Collections, or Quarries Industry - NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent) - Member of IOSH - Good knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation Personal attributes and other requirements - Passionate about understanding and meeting customer needs - Collaborative approach, adding value to decision-making - Strong communication skills at all levels - Problem-solving abilities and sound judgement - Flexible and able to respond positively to change - Full UK driving licence - Honest, responsible, and respectful conduct - Compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies - Ability to work independently and as part of a team About Us We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future. FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. How to Apply: If you want to advance or kickstart your career as a Health & Safety Advisor, please apply via the button shown