THE ROLE

The organisation is seeking a motivated and methodical Health and Safety Advisor to join its team, supporting health and safety compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across its two Oxfordshire sites.
Working closely with the H&S Manager and wider operational teams, the successful candidate will engage in a wide variety of activities ranging from site inspections and risk assessments to audits, training and reporting. There is a strong emphasis on staff engagement, mentoring, and collaborative working across office, lab and workshop environments.
This is a site-based role requiring travel between two nearby locations, so access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and promote high standards of health and safety in a dynamic technical environment
• Foster a positive safety culture through proactive engagement and support across all departments
• Conduct risk assessments and review policies, procedures, signage and safety documentation
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to implement effective safety controls
• Participate in internal and external audits, inspections and compliance checks
• Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations and follow-up actions
• Develop and contribute to health and safety reports for leadership and external auditors
• Support and mentor junior H&S personnel and other staff involved in safety activities
• Identify opportunities for improvement in health and safety systems and practices