Help us create a safer workplace, every single day.
At AluK, we manufacture innovative aluminium window, door and façade systems used in homes and commercial buildings across the UK and beyond. Behind every product is a team committed to quality, innovation and, above all, safety.
We’re looking for a proactive and engaging HSE Advisor to join our QHSE Team and help us continue developing a positive health, safety and environmental culture across our manufacturing operation.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be highly visible across the site, working closely with managers, supervisors and employees to ensure safe working practices are embedded into everyday operations. You’ll provide practical advice, support compliance, investigate incidents and help drive continuous improvement across all areas of Health, Safety and Environmental performance.
Whether you’re carrying out site inspections, delivering training or supporting managers with risk assessments, you’ll play a key role in ensuring everyone goes home safe every day.
What you’ll be doing
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Support compliance with UK health, safety and environmental legislation and company standards.
- Assist with the development, implementation and review of HSE policies and procedures.
- Support the maintenance of legal compliance registers and statutory requirements.
- Provide practical guidance to managers and employees on day-to-day HSE matters.
- Promote a positive, proactive and engaged safety culture across the business.
Risk Management
- Support the completion and review of risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work.
- Assist operational teams in identifying hazards and implementing effective control measures.
- Support permit-to-work processes and other high-risk activities.
- Monitor the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend improvements where required.
Inspections, Audits & Compliance Monitoring
- Carry out regular workplace inspections and compliance audits.
- Record findings, monitor actions and ensure improvements are completed.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Identify trends and opportunities to improve compliance and performance.
Incident Investigation
- Support investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe acts.
- Gather evidence, witness statements and documentation.
- Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
- Monitor the completion of corrective actions.
- Support RIDDOR reporting and statutory documentation.
Training & Employee Engagement
- Deliver health, safety and environmental inductions.
- Support toolbox talks and awareness campaigns.
- Provide practical coaching and advice to managers and employees.
- Encourage employee involvement in improving workplace safety.
- Support behavioural safety initiatives across the site.
Environmental & Contractor Management
- Support contractor management processes and permit-to-work activities.
- Assist with waste management and environmental compliance.
- Support sustainability initiatives and environmental improvement projects.
- Maintain accurate environmental records and documentation.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain HSE records, registers and performance data.
- Produce KPI reports and performance information.
- Analyse trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support business improvement projects and wider QHSE initiatives.
About you
We’re looking for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, building relationships and influencing positive behaviours. You’ll be confident communicating with people at all levels and passionate about creating a safe working environment.
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment.
- A good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience completing risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations.
- The confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours in a constructive and professional manner.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Qualifications
Essential:
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
Desirable:
- Membership of IOSH.
- Environmental or sustainability qualifications.
- Internal auditing experience.
- Experience within a manufacturing environment.
What you’ll receive
- Competitive salary.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service to 38 days.
- Your birthday off.
- Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer).
- Discretionary profit-related bonus scheme.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Annual flu vaccination.
Following successful completion of probation, you’ll also benefit from:
- Medicash healthcare plan.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Discounted gym memberships.
Why AluK?
At AluK, we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported and able to perform at their best.
As our HSE Advisor, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by influencing behaviours, improving standards and helping shape the future of health, safety and environmental performance across our manufacturing operation.
If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be visible, valued and able to make a genuine difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
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