Health and Safety Advisor Industrial Operations

Looking for a Health and Safety role where you can genuinely influence how a site operates?

Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.
We are recruiting for a growing UK energy business that is investing in its people, facilities and operational standards.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being out on site, building relationships and helping managers, employees and contractors work more safely.
You do not need to come directly from Energy from Waste.
We are keen to hear from Health and Safety professionals with experience in power generation, utilities, manufacturing, engineering, waste, recycling, chemicals, construction, logistics or another safety-critical industrial environment.
You will join a highly collaborative business led by an entrepreneurial senior team. The culture is supportive, fast-moving and practical, with good ideas welcomed and decisions made quickly.
What will you be doing? You will become a key member of the site team, providing practical advice and helping improve health and safety standards across day-to-day operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Building a positive and proactive safety culture
Supporting managers with practical HSE advice
Completing site inspections and safety audits
Investigating incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions
Identifying root causes and monitoring corrective actions
Reviewing risk assessments, RAMS and safe systems of work
Monitoring contractor safety and permit compliance
Supporting employee and contractor inductions
Improving site procedures and management systems
Supporting ISO 45001 compliance
Producing clear reports for operational and Group leaders
Supporting shutdowns, maintenance projects and high-risk activities
What are we looking for? You should have:
NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent qualification
Experience in a live industrial, engineering or operational workplace
Practical knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
Experience conducting audits, inspections and investigations
Confidence working with operational teams and contractors
The ability to challenge poor practice positively and constructively
Strong communication, organisation and reporting skills
Experience in energy, waste, recycling, utilities, manufacturing, process engineering or heavy industry would be particularly relevant.
ISO 45001 experience, an auditing qualification or formal incident-investigation training would be advantageous.
What makes this opportunity different? xwwtmva Join a fast-growing and ambitious energy business
Work with an accessible and entrepreneurial leadership team
Become part of a genuinely collegiate and supportive culture
Take ownership rather than simply administer policies
Influence site behaviour, standards and decision-making
Gain exposure to major maintenance and shutdown activity
Develop your career within a growing UK organisation
The site is accessible from Motherwell, Hamilton, Bellshill, Airdrie, Coatbridge, East Kilbride, Glasgow and the wider Central Belt .
Apply now if you are a practical Health and Safety professional who wants to be visible, trusted and able to make a real difference.