Health and Safety Advisor

  • Principal People Recruitment
  • Apr 23, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Principal People are excited to appoint a Health and Safety Advisor for a global manufacturing organisation based in Milton Keynes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a health and safety professional to drive meaningful change for an established business and truly make a difference.

This truly is a great chance to lead and drive operational and cultural transformation across a very operational environment.

Health and Safety Advisor Milton Keynes £40,000 - £50,000 + Package Manufacturing

Why should you apply for the role?

  • This will be an operational position within a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to make a difference
  • You will have the chance to lead the health and safety for the site but also have the guidance from an experienced Health and Safety Manager
  • A genuinely interesting position within a global business who want to make a difference
  • Working within a collaborative team who are all supportive of one another
  • The opportunity to step up and develop as the health and safety professional for the site

The Health and Safety Advisor will:

  • Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and communicated
  • Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained
  • Establish and maintain a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks
  • Conduct regular risk assessments of the workplace activities, identifying potential hazards, and implementing controls to mitigate risks.
  • Carry out and investigate accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents to determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Promote a positive safety culture, encouraging participation and ownership of safety responsibilities at all levels
  • Engage with employees and management to raise awareness of safety issues and foster a proactive approach to risk management.

What are they looking for?

  • NEBOSH General Certificate
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a H&S role
  • Experience working within an operational environment (manufacturing preferred)
  • Be able to communicate effectively and work well within a team
  • Passionate about developing a career in HSE