Health And Safety Advisor

Company: Shirley Parsons
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Health & Safety Advisor

Midlands

Permanent

£45,000-50,0000

A leading UK provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics is expanding its Health & Safety function to support continued growth across its Midlands operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a specialist team, working across transport depots and rail freight terminals, helping to drive high standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence in a dynamic, heavy industry environment.

The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for:

  • Supporting transport depots, container yards, and rail freight terminals with expert health & safety guidance to ensure legal compliance and best practice
  • Monitoring operations and conducting audits to maintain high safety standards across sites, including incident investigations and reporting (RIDDOR)
  • Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of risk assessments, safe systems of work, and company policies
  • Delivering training, engaging with stakeholders across the business, and producing reports and performance data for senior leadership

The Health & Safety Advisor will have:

  • NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential) and ideally working towards NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
  • Previous experience in a health & safety role within freight terminal, container yard, port, or heavy plant environment or closely related industry.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across Midlands sites and occasionally nationwide

Vacancy Reference: PR/029243

Vacancy Owner: Mike Roebuck | mike.roebuck@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 1296 611328 | (+44) 7967 308455

Posted: July 1st, 2026