Health & Safety Advisor

Posting date:	12 August 2025
Salary:	£37,000 to £41,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 September 2025
Location:	Sherborne, Dorset, BA8 0TN
Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	a1WNz000003BSthMAG_1754987990

Summary

Health & Safety Advisor

Henstridge | Days | Up to £41,000 DOE | Full-Time, Permanent |

Acorn by Synergie are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our team at a well-established manufacturing company based in Henstridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HSE professional who is passionate about creating and maintaining a safe working environment across multiple sites. You will play a key role in ensuring consistent compliance with health and safety legislation and supporting a proactive safety culture.

What's on Offer

• Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum (Depending on Experience).
• Hours: Days (Monday - Friday).
• A secure, full-time, permanent position in a growing company.
• The opportunity to drive meaningful change in health and safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Health and Safety Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring a consistent approach to health and safety standards across all sites.
• Keeping up to date with all relevant HSE legislation and implementing any required changes.
• Reviewing and updating company health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Conducting HSE inductions for new staff and delivering toolbox talks and training plans for current employees.
• Investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses to identify risks and implement preventative actions.
• Collaborating with site managers and supervisors to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
• Developing and managing safety initiatives and programs across the business.
• Providing advice and support to employees on all health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Keeping accurate records of all incidents, investigations, and HSE interventions.
• Liaising with external regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a health and safety role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• A strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and how to apply it in practical settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and influence others.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant qualifications (NEBOSH or similar) are highly desirable.

Apply Now

If you're a confident and capable Health & Safety Advisor ready to make an impact in a thriving manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!

Click Apply Now, and we'll be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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