Senior HSE Advisor
£50,000 to £60,000 p.a. plus excellent benefits package
East Kent | Site-based
Permanent Full Time
Westin Par is recruiting a Senior HSE Advisor for an established business in a regulated manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on role supporting both laboratory and production teams, with responsibility for risk assessments, incident investigations and site audits. The role would suit an experienced EHS Advisor, HSE Advisor or Health and Safety Advisor who’s ready to take ownership of more complex work. You’ll spend time with the teams you support, helping them assess risks and put practical controls in place.
What you’ll be doing
- Advise laboratory and production teams on UK health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
- Lead laboratory risk assessments and check that agreed controls are working in practice.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes and follow up on corrective actions.
- Review proposed changes to equipment, processes and working practices to identify EHS risks.
- Lead internal audits, support external audits and follow up on findings.
- Use site EHS data to identify trends and prioritise improvements.
- Support environmental and sustainability projects, including gathering data for emissions reporting.
What You'll need
- A NEBOSH National Diploma or an equivalent Level 5 or Level 6 qualification in occupational health and safety.
- Experience in a UK-based EHS, HSE or health and safety role supporting both laboratory and manufacturing operations.
- A good understanding of UK health and safety legislation, risk assessment and incident investigation.
- The ability to explain safety requirements clearly and work with people acrosstechnical and operational teams.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing setting, such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals or FMCG, would be an advantage.
- Experience with chemical exposure controls or environmental reporting would also be useful.
What’s on offer
- Competitive pay, a flexible benefits package that includes health insurance and a pension, and the option to buy or sell annual leave. You’ll also have opportunities to develop your skills and lead improvements across the site.
Westin Par welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Westin Par is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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