Job Description:

Health & Safety Advisor

Salary – £35,868 - £44,835 per annum (plus benefits)
Hours – 37.5 hours per week
Location & Postcode – Home-based (Extensive Travel Required in the Northwest and Scotland)

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 meets its legal and statutory obligations. The role involves extensive travel, with visits to various operational sites across the Northwest and Scotland, typically requiring 3 to 4 days per week to provide on-site support, inspections, and guidance.

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) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible benefits (including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership) (where applicable)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service

What will you be doing?

- Providing expert advice and guidance on health, safety and welfare across sites
- Supporting Managers and Supervisors to ensure legal compliance with health and safety legislation
- Carrying out health & safety inspections, audits and reporting findings
- Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses and ensuring actions are followed up on
- Advising on risk assessments, control measures and PPE standards
- Supporting the development of a positive safety culture across the business
- Delivering health & safety training and coaching to operational teams
- Monitoring performance against targets and supporting continuous improvement
- Liaising with external bodies such as the HSE and other regulatory authorities

What are we looking for?

- Experience in a similar Health & Safety role (essential)
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
- Membership of IOSH
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams
- Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
- Full UK driving licence

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.

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