Job Description:

HSE Advisor
Northamptonshire
Permanent, Full-time 

Role overview

A long-established,  engineering and fabrication business in Northamptonshire requires an HSE/HR Advisor to own both functions. With around 90 staff, this is a hands-on role reporting to the Directors and Company Accountant, with real autonomy. They want someone practical who fixes issues rather than just reporting them, splitting time between the shop floor and the office, supported by BrightHR and BrightSafe.

What’s in it for you?

• Monday to Friday, days

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, around fixed shutdowns

• Pension, annual salary review, healthcare and life assurance after qualifying service 

• Family business that promotes from within

• Free instructor-led AI training through EMBS Talent

Responsibilities

• NEBOSH General Certificate and strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.

• Practical experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, with familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Monitor and advise on compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and statutory requirements.

• Promptly escalate significant risks, serious incidents, statutory compliance concerns and matters requiring management approval.

• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root-cause analysis.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a corporate approach to discussing sustainability and legislation in meetings.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Essential 

• Proven combined HSE experience in manufacturing or engineering

• NEBOSH General Certificate

• Working knowledge of UK health, safety, environmental and employment law

• Confident with risk assessments, inspections and investigations

• Organised record-keeping and a practical, commercial approach

Desirable

• HR experience 

• Experience with BrightHR/BrightSafe or similar

• Metal fabrication, defence or heavy engineering background

About us:

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.

We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.