Health & Safety Advisor

Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA), one of Europe's leading precision forging companies, is expanding and looking to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor to join its Sheffield-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior or experienced Health & Safety professional to join a well-established and highly respected organisation operating within the Aerospace manufacturing environment. The role offers long-term stability, training and career development opportunities within a complex heavy manufacturing setting.

Company Details

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single-sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging capabilities in the world. Through extensive forging and manufacturing processes, IFA offers a fully integrated metals service centre from ingot and billet production through to fully tested and released machined products.

Job Vacancy

As the Health & Safety Advisor, you will be based at the Sheffield manufacturing site, supporting operational teams across multiple departments to maintain and continuously improve health, safety and environmental standards. Working closely with production, engineering and leadership teams, you will play a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation and supporting the business in achieving best practice across all manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits and safety observations across manufacturing departments
• Carry out risk assessments and support safe systems of work
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Support compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and internal standards
• Deliver Health & Safety guidance and support to operational teams and managers
• Assist with contractor management and permit-to-work systems
• Support internal and external audits including customer and accreditation audits
• Monitor and report Health & Safety performance metrics and KPIs
• Assist with toolbox talks, inductions and training activities
• Promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Ensure accurate Health & Safety documentation and records are maintained
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience within a Health & Safety role in manufacturing, engineering or heavy industry
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections and risk assessments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
• Knowledge of contractor management and permit systems
• Experience supporting behavioural safety initiatives

Salary Information

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a highly respected manufacturing business in Sheffield, offering a starting salary between 30,000 - 40,000 depending on experience.

Additional Benefits

• Permanent position with long-term career opportunities
• Training and professional development support
• Opportunity to work within an advanced aerospace manufacturing environment
• Bonus scheme and company benefits package
• Pension scheme
• On-site parking available

This position is being recruited exclusively by W Talent Recruitment, who will be conducting the first-stage pre-screen interview. Any questions, please contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent directly.