Health and Safety & Facilities Advisor

Position: Health and Safety & Facilities Advisor (Permanent)
Jackson Hogg are proudly supporting a specialist manufacturing business in the County Durham area on a Health & Safety Advisor position.

Health and Safety & Facilities Advisor Responsibilities

* Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards across our manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with UK legislation

* · Ensure that any reportable injuries or incidents are reported to the appropriate authorities (for example, HSE under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

* Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with current UK legislation and industry best practices

* Deliver engaging safety training sessions and inductions for employees and contractors including fire safety drills.

* Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, produce detailed reports, identify root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

* Maintain accurate records of inspections, safety documentation, and training compliance

* Monitor and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment

* Liaise with regulatory bodies and manage relationship with external health and safety organisations and consultants

* Support the achievement and maintenance of relevant ISO certifications

* Oversea the day-to-day operation and maintenance of building infrastructure, equipment, and systems

* Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for maintenance, repairs, and facility improvements

* Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules for critical building systems including HVAC, electrical, fire alarms, and mechanical systems

* Ensure facilities meet operational requirements to support our manufacturing operations

* Monitor and control facilities related costs and budgets

* Support space planning and workplace layout optimisation

* Manage waste disposal and environmental compliance activities

Health and Safety & Facilities Advisor Requirements

* NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent qualification

* Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO management systems

* Strong working knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation, regulations and best practices

* Confident and competent in conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures

* Managing relationships with external contractors, including tendering for services (for example cleaning, security), negotiating contracts, approving RAMS (risk assessment method statement), issuing permits to work and supervising their work

* Full UK driving licence and able to travel to other sites as and when required