Health and Safety Advisor

Are you looking to develop your career with one of the UK’s leading utilities contractors during a period of significant growth across the North West?

This is an opportunity to join a business recognised for its high standards, investment in people and delivery across some of the UK’s most important infrastructure projects. With significant growth planned across the region and the backing of an established national Health and Safety function, you’ll gain exposure to a varied utilities portfolio, excellent development and genuine long-term progression.

The organisation is open to an experienced Health and Safety professional or someone with hands-on utilities experience who is looking to build a career in Health and Safety. For an aspiring Advisor, you’ll receive the training, support and exposure needed to develop into the position.

Operating across sites in Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester, you’ll manage your own schedule between site visits, home working and supporting local offices throughout the region.

What you’ll be doing:

Providing practical Health and Safety guidance across multiple sites
Working closely with operational teams and managers to improve standards
Carrying out audits, inspections and risk assessments
Supporting incident investigations and the implementation of preventative measures
Contributing to regional Health and Safety initiatives
Promoting a positive and consistent safety culture across the business
They are open to candidates from either of the following backgrounds:

Health and Safety experience within utilities, telecommunications, construction, civil engineering, highways or a similar environment
Or:

Hands-on operational experience within the utilities sector and a genuine ambition to move into Health and Safety
A NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate would be beneficial, although support and funding can be provided towards relevant qualifications
A willingness to learn and progress within Health and Safety
What’s on offer:

Salary of £45,000 to £50,000
Company car (EV/Hybrid) or Car allowance
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Private pension scheme
Discretionary bonus
Excellent long-term development and progression opportunities
Additional company benefits
If you’re already working in Health and Safety or have a utilities background and want to build your career in the profession, please apply today