SHE Advisor

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced SHE Advisor to join our client in Chorley. This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional who enjoys being hands-on within operational environments. If you want to make a real difference by shaping and upholding safety standards across manufacturing and projects, this role offers just that.

Salary

£50,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location and Working Pattern

Chorley-based role with operational site presence required. While some flexibility exists for ad hoc home working, this is not a fully hybrid position. A large proportion of this role will involve being visible and engaged with operations onsite.

Client Overview

Our client operates within a regulated engineering environment, delivering manufacturing and project-based services. They pride themselves on high standards of Safety, Health and Environmental performance across all business activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent SHE advice to ensure compliance with legislation, company procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 standards
• Maintain a strong presence across operational areas to deliver practical SHE support for manufacturing, projects and site activities
• Identify hazards and support risk assessments to control risks effectively
• Lead or support investigations into incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing improvements
• Monitor activities, intervene where standards are not met, and take appropriate corrective action
• Deliver SHE inductions, toolbox talks and training sessions to promote safe behaviours
• Carry out inspections, audits and observations, ensuring actions are tracked through to completion
• Support continuous improvement of SHE processes, systems and performance reporting

Must‑have Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Experience working within manufacturing, engineering or project environments
• Strong understanding of SHE principles and the ability to apply them in operational settings
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 management systems
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage teams at all levels

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
• IOSH membership at Graduate or Chartered level
• Environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA)
• Experience working under CDM Regulations
• Background in a regulated industry such as nuclear, defence or construction

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chorley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English