- H&S expert needed for growing manufacturing business
- Based onsite in St Albans for an initial 3 month contract
About Our Client
A growing manufacturing business operating in the Healthcare sector, based out of St Albans.
Job Description
The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for working in a hands-on capacity, conducting audits, identifying compliance gaps, implementing effective solutions, and driving continuous improvement to maintain regulatory compliance and inspection readiness. You will:
- Establish effective and sustainable frameworks and processes to support departmental Health & Safety representatives in embedding and maintaining high Health & Safety standards across the organisation.
- Take ownership of achieving compliance with UK HSE regulations within the 3-month contract period
- Lead all activities required to bring the organisation to inspection-ready status
- Ensure compliance gaps are resolved and improvements embedded
- Conduct detailed audits across laboratories, production, warehouse, office and all other facilities
- Review and ensure adequacy of: Health & Safety Policies, SOPs, Risk Assessments, COSHH documentation,
- Identify and prioritise compliance risks and gaps
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address, implement, and close identified gaps in line with HSE requirements.
- Update, standardise, and embed compliant processes and documentation
- Ensure solutions are practical and sustainable beyond the contract
- Review and strengthen training systems and records
- Deliver or support: Health & Safety Awareness Training, Workplace Safety & Controls, Ensure compliance with PPE, signage, fire safety, and first aid requirements
- Verify implementation and effectiveness of all safety controls
- Ensure COSHH and GMP-compliant handling of chemicals and materials
- Improve housekeeping and facility standards
- Strengthen waste management compliance
- Review incident reporting and investigation processes
- Implement robust root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Strengthen risk management systems
- Support H&S Representative and HSE Committee (if applicable)
- Provide regular progress updates to leadership
- Track and report audit findings and actions through to completion
- Ensure full compliance and adherence with all company policies, procedures, guidelines and SOP's.
- Undertake other duties that are commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the role.
The Successful Applicant
The interim Health & Safety Advisor should have:
- Relevant qualification in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent)
- Proven experience in Health & Safety, Compliance, or Audit roles
- Strong knowledge of COSHH, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience delivering rapid compliance improvements in GMP facilities
- Background in regulated environments (pharmaceutical/laboratory preferred)
- Strong delivery and implementation focus
- Ability to work independently and drive outcomes quickly
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Highly organised and results-driven
- Available immediately or on short notice
What's on Offer
- A salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
- Site based role in St Albans, Immediate Start
- 3 month contract initially with potential for extension
Contact
Melanie Parkes
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7062162
Phone number
+44 113 388 9025
Job summary
- Job function
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Subsector
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Consultant name
- Melanie Parkes
- Consultant phone
- +44 113 388 9025
- Job reference
- JN-072026-7062162