Health & Safety Advisor – Newtownabbey.

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Newtownabbey
Hours: 37 per week, Monday–Friday (08:00–16:00)
Hourly Rate: £19.32

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Advisor to provide professional support across Health & Safety Services. This role covers a wide range of essential duties, including policy development, workplace inspections, audits, incident investigation, and supporting staff and managers to meet statutory responsibilities.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help maintain a safe working environment, enhance organisational awareness, and promote best practice across all work areas.

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Procedures

• Develop, review, and maintain Health & Safety policies and processes.
• Promote awareness and support consistent implementation across departments.

Inspections & Audit

• Carry out workplace inspections and audits, issuing reports and corrective action plans.
• Support internal and external auditors with timely and accurate information.

Training

• Develop and deliver internal Health & Safety training.
• Promote attendance at mandatory sessions and update training content based on legislation and feedback.

Support & Guidance

• Assist with risk assessments (General H&S, COSHH, Noise, Manual Handling, DSE, etc.).
• Maintain KPIs, records, statistics, and reporting data.
• Provide professional advice on legislation and specialist queries.

Incident Management

• Ensure timely completion of incident reports and investigations.
• Lead IR4 investigations when required.
• Report RIDDOR incidents to HSENI and liaise on follow‑up actions.

Committees & Representation

• Attend Corporate H&S Committee meetings and liaise with trade union representatives.
• Support business cases, tender processes, and organisational improvement initiatives.

General Duties

• Provide high‑quality internal and external service.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deputise for the DLO H&S/Environmental Manager when required.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• IOSH membership appropriate to qualification
• 1–5 years’ experience, including minimum three years as a Health & Safety Advisor
• Intermediate IT skills
• Access to own transport for site visits
• Basic Access NI check
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities