Health and Safety Advisor
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1AE |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JC_HSPlymouth_1756731440 |
Summary
My client is a well-established Construction and Civil engineering company with a presence in the UK industry for over 40 years. They are looking to take on a Health & Safety advisor on a permanent basis. This role will be based in Plymouth, working on a project that has a long life- cycle. This is a large residential groundworks project, where they are requiring a dedicated and proactive individual to join their team.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct accident investigations, site inspections, risk assessments, and site health and safety inductions for all new starters, maintaining accurate records related to health and safety.
- Report findings from site inspections, identifying areas where risk improvements can be made.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, staying updated with UK regulations and standards.
- Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the occupational health and safety management system.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on health and safety matters and lead the implementation of safe systems of work.
- Promote increased awareness of company and client safety improvements through workplace campaigns.
- Positively influence the reduction of health and safety risks by supporting risk assessment activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in health and safety within the construction or civil engineering industry.
- Relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
- Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety regulations.
- Experience conducting accident investigations, risk assessments, and safety inspections.
Benefits:
- Holiday
- Pension
- Company vehicle
- A dynamic and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- The chance to make a tangible impact on health and safety standards across our business.