Health & Safety Adviser

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Grove, Wantage
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Operations
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SKILLS

PUWER COSHH Fire Safety Risk Assessments Auditing Incident Investigations PPE Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Advisor to join our team and provide essential support across the entire business. From our factory and testing facilities at Grove to trackside operations and commercial functions, you’ll be a trusted point of contact for all health and safety matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support departments in creating, reviewing and updating Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Assist teams in collecting and managing COSHH data, including inventories, safety data sheets and assessments.

Safety Culture & Engagement

  • Actively promote safety throughout the business.
  • Deliver toolbox talks and collaborate with the Health & Safety Committee.

Compliance & Assurance

  • Lead accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting.
  • Conduct audits and inspections across all business areas to ensure compliance with internal procedures and legislative requirements.
  • Provide clear and practical advice on a wide range of health and safety topics, including PPE.

Key Accountabilities

  • Embody and encourage others to follow Williams Values & Behaviours.
  • Ensure a thorough understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.
  • Maintain high standards of conduct and act as a positive ambassador for the department.
  • Uphold brand standards and ensure the department is professionally presented.
  • Work to quality standards and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Maintain awareness of and comply with cost cap rules and requirements.

Core Competencies

We are looking for someone with strong working knowledge of:

  • PUWER, DSEAR, LOLER, Vibration, Occupational Hygiene, Fire Safety, COSHH, DSE, PPE, Working at Height, Manual Handling
  • Contractor control, RAMS review, statutory inspections, and supporting Facilities/Maintenance teams with H&S responsibilities

You will also demonstrate:

  • Clear, empathetic and engaging communication skills
  • Strong report writing capability
  • The ability to present complex information succinctly to all levels of the business
  • Resilience, motivation and passion for driving positive change

Qualifications & Experience

  • NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent - essential)
  • An auditing qualification (desirable)
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or high‑performance environment (advantageous)
  • Experience applying CDM health and safety principles (beneficial)
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