HSE Advisor

Leeds Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
This is a hands‑on HSE Advisor role supporting manufacturing operations across multiple sites, with a strong focus on compliance, engagement and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with operational teams while deputising for the HSE Manager and helping embed a positive safety and environmental culture.
  • The salary for this role is £35k - £40k.
  • This is a full-time, on-site role based in West Leeds.

About Our Client

The client is a well‑established manufacturing business operating within a regulated, safety‑critical environment. They place strong emphasis on standards, behaviour and accountability, with HSE embedded into day‑to‑day operations rather than treated as a tick‑box function.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

  • Support the HSE Manager in maintaining and improving ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 management systems
  • Conduct internal HSE audits and oversee corrective and preventive actions
  • Deliver toolbox talks and day‑to‑day HSE guidance to shop‑floor and office‑based staff
  • Assist with accident, incident and near‑miss investigations, including root cause and actions
  • Produce HSE statistics, reports, newsletters and safety communications
  • Challenge unsafe behaviours and practices in a pragmatic, professional manner
  • Support waste management activities and environmental initiatives
  • Review, implement and maintain policies, procedures and safe systems of work
  • Assist with and review risk assessments and method statements
  • Maintain inspection records and produce improvement‑focused reports
  • Keep up to date with HSE legislation and industry developments
  • Manage the safe handling and disposal of hazardous substances
  • Advise on specialist areas such as COSHH, fire safety, machinery guarding, noise and occupational health

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in an HSE role within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
  • Experience with COSHH assessments, risk assessments and method statements
  • Confident delivering toolbox talks and supporting behavioural safety initiatives
  • Experience supporting or facilitating internal and external audits
  • Organised, proactive and comfortable working on site with operational teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with good attention to detail
  • Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams

What's on Offer

What's on offer:

  • Salary of £35,000 - £40,000
  • Permanent, full‑time on‑site role
  • Exposure to multiple manufacturing sites and varied HSE challenges
  • Opportunity to deputise for the HSE Manager and develop long‑term career progression
  • Supportive operational environment where HSE has real influence
Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7005403
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Health, Safety & Environment
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-042026-7005403