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Transport / Logistics

Health and Safety Advisor

Cheshire
£40,000 to £45,000
Posted 26 days ago
Permanent
Ref: 784390

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We’re partnering with a market-leading logistics and distribution business that’s continuing to grow year on year and is investing heavily in the evolution of its Health & Safety culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor who enjoys being visible on site, building strong relationships with operational leaders, and driving real, practical change in fast-paced, high-risk environments.

Health & Safety Advisor
Logistics & Distribution | Crewe | Up to £45,000 + Car +Package

The Role
As Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll act as a trusted advisor and hands-on safety leader across a portfolio of higher-risk logistics and warehouse sites. Working closely with site and operations management, you’ll help embed a proactive, people-focused approach to health and safety while supporting the wider group strategy.
You’ll be trusted to manage your own diary, balance priorities across sites, and make sound, pragmatic decisions in a dynamic operational setting.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Acting as a visible and credible H&S Advisor across multiple logistics sites
  • Building strong working relationships with Site Managers, Operations Managers and senior logistics leaders
  • Driving proactive safety initiatives, behavioral change and positive engagement
  • Leading incident management and investigations, with ownership of actions through to close-out
  • Carrying out audits, inspections and assurance activities
  • Supporting project works, change initiatives and site developments
  • Leading and supporting engagement events, workshops and safety conversations
  • Contributing to the wider Health & Safety strategy as the function continues to mature


About You
You’ll be comfortable operating in high-risk warehouse and logistics environments, with the confidence to challenge constructively while maintaining a down-to-earth, people-first approach.

Experience:
  • Proven Health & Safety experience within logistics, transport, distribution or similar fast-paced environments
  • Strong multi-site exposure
  • Confident working in large warehouse operations
  • Able to flex between hands-on site activity and more structured audit, risk and stakeholder conversations


Qualifications:
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
Clear commitment to ongoing CPD (with support available for Level 6 for the right person)

Personal Attributes:
  • Proactive, confident and credible
  • Strong relationship builder
  • Pragmatic, adaptable and solutions-focused
  • Comfortable influencing and challenging while maintaining a positive, human culture


Working Pattern & Package
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility around start and finish times
  • Working style: Predominantly site-based, with autonomy and trust to manage your time
  • Shifts: Willingness to visit early or night shifts when required
  • Travel: Regular travel between sites (company car provided)
  • Salary: Up to £45,000
  • Benefits: Competitive package (details to be confirmed)


Why This Role?
  • A growing business with strong market presence
  • A genuinely exciting time of change within Health & Safety
  • Learning and development is a real priority
  • Excellent staff retention — people join and stay
  • The opportunity to make a visible impact and grow with the organisation