Health and Safety Advisor

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor | £40K-£45K + Benefits | Coventry

Are you passionate about ensuring safe working environments across complex operational sites?
Do you have experience fostering safety culture in logistics, distribution, or field service environments?

We are supporting a leading organisation specialising in logistics and inventory management for large-scale, dispersed engineering operations. This business operates extensive physical networks, managing workplace safety, environmental policies, and compliance across numerous sites supporting critical infrastructure.

The successful Health and Safety Advisor will:

• Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies aligned with industry standards and legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections across operational sites.
• Support incident investigations and advise on corrective actions.
• Promote safety awareness and best practices across diverse teams and contractors.
• Maintain health and safety documentation, supporting company-wide compliance.
• Possess knowledge of dangerous goods handling and transportation, including relevant regulations and best practices.

The candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods regulations and handling procedures.
• Experience working within logistics, distribution, or field-based environments.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.

Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and diversity. Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive culture where you can truly make a difference.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Tearne at or call (phone number removed).

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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