Job Description:

Principal People are working exclusively on behalf of a UK Leading Transport organisation to recruit a Regional Health and Safety Advisor.

We are looking for a Health and Safety professional who is passionate about creating safe working environments and enjoys building strong relationships with operational teams across multiple locations.

This position is a regional role supporting sites across the Midlands. The role offers a blend of site-based and home working, with regular travel to locations providing a varied and engaging workload.

The successful candidate will work closely with site leadership teams, providing practical support, guidance and assurance to help maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance. You will become a visible presence across the region, supporting continuous improvement and helping to embed a positive HSE culture throughout the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Health, Safety and Environment team where collaboration, development and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.

Regional Health and Safety Advisor – Transport – Birmingham – £40k – £45k + Car and Package

The key duties include:

• Providing practical health, safety and environmental advice and support to site management teams.
• Conducting audits, inspections and compliance reviews across multiple locations.
• Monitoring the completion of actions arising from audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Supporting managers with risk assessments, accident prevention initiatives and environmental compliance.
• Investigating accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental events to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Building strong relationships with site leadership teams to promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Supporting the implementation of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.

Why should you apply for the role?

• Opportunity to work within a large and well-established organisation.
• A varied multi-site position where no two days are the same.
• High levels of autonomy whilst being supported by an experienced HSE team.
• Exposure to a wide range of operational risks and business functions.
• The chance to influence and improve health, safety and environmental performance across multiple sites.
• Join a business that is committed to continuous improvement and developing a positive safety culture.

We would love to see CVs from people who have:

• A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
• Experience working in an operational industry (Logistics, Transport, Retail, Manufacturing preferred)
• Experience in a Health, Safety or Health, Safety and Environment role in an operational environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A full UK Driving Licence
• Previous experience within a regional or multi-site role would be beneficial.