Health & Safety Advisor

JOB TITLE:-Health & Safety Advisor-

SECTOR:-Logistics & Distribution-

LOCATION:-Northampton-

SALARY:-Upto -33,000 per annum-

JOB TYPE:-Full Time, Temp to Perm

DURATION:-Permanent

M4 Talent Group are proud to be working in partnership with one of our well-established clients based in Northampton for a Health & Safety Advisor.-

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting site compliance, driving safe working practices, overseeing MHE training activities, and promoting a positive health and safety culture across the operation.

Working hours are Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 17:00pm.

Duties will include:

• Supporting the Health & Safety Manager with site audits, inspections, investigations and compliance activities. -
• Assisting with accident reporting, record keeping and the monitoring of corrective actions. -
• Monitoring health and safety standards across the site and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. -
• Managing and coordinating MHE training activities to ensure operational requirements are met. -
• Reviewing training documentation and ensuring records remain up to date and compliant. -
• Delivering MHE training and refresher training in line with industry best practice and recognised standards.
• Providing guidance and feedback to colleagues, supervisors and management teams on safe working procedures.
• Monitoring equipment usage and operator compliance, escalating concerns where necessary.
• Supporting the development of training programmes and maintaining consistent training standards.
• Assisting with contractor monitoring and ensuring site safety procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Supporting and developing members of the training team to ensure high levels of competency and engagement.-

Skills / Experience / Training required:

• Previous experience within a Health & Safety position, ideally within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations. - Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a small team would be advantageous.
• MHE experience, including Forklift Trucks, PPTs, LLOPs or Counterbalance Trucks, is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan workloads and training schedules effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• NEBOSH qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Driving Licence is required due to potential-travel to their other site based in Bedfordshire.

-M4 Talent Group-are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Authority to issue an advertisement in respect of the above mentioned position has been obtained from the hirer concerned.