Health & Safety Advisor
Core
Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, company procedures, and best practice while supporting operational centres across the UK.
Role type
Health & Safety Advisor
Builds
Compliance with health & safety legislation, company policies, and best practice
Domain
Automotive auction / Logistics / Health & Safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Risk assessment, accident investigation, RIDDOR reporting, health & safety inspections, audit management, training coordination, budget management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Full driving licence, NEBOSH general certificate, multi-tasking in fast-paced environments, IT proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Technologies
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Responsibilities
Support the Health & Safety Manager in ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation, company policies, procedures, and best practice; Act as the primary health & safety advisor, providing guidance and support to managers and colleagues across the business; Develop and review health & safety risk assessments, safe systems of work and company policies, ensuring the MyCopart intranet is kept up to date; Conduct accident investigations, report incidents under RIDDOR where required, and produce monthly accident statistics and compliance reports; Carry out health & safety inspections and audits across operational centres, monitoring compliance and implementing corrective actions where necessary; Coordinate health & safety training and communicate key health & safety information across the business; Manage Head Office and Facilities compliance activities, including workplace inspections, fire safety systems, emergency drills, PAT testing, emergency lighting, first aid, Legionella monitoring, and statutory compliance testing; Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings, monitor agreed actions, and maintain accurate compliance records; Coordinate contractor maintenance, statutory inspections, and external compliance requirements, ensuring cost-effective service delivery and budget control; Monitor Health & Safety expenditure, including reviewing Expense watch orders to ensure effective budget management.