Job Description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location:

Thatcham, Berkshire

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract:

Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and practical

Health & Safety Advisor

to support the safe delivery of operations across

Externiture

and

TMF

. Based in Thatcham, this role covers both sites, which are located next to each other, and plays a key part in maintaining and improving health and safety standards across manufacturing, installation, construction and office environments.

You will support compliance with UK health and safety legislation, help reduce risk, promote positive safety behaviours and assist with the day-to-day administration of health and safety arrangements across the group.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being visible on site, working collaboratively with managers and staff, and helping embed safe working practices.

About Externiture and TMF

Externiture is a leading UK designer, manufacturer and installer of public transport infrastructure, working with councils, transport authorities and developers nationwide. The business has grown rapidly in recent years and is committed to continuous improvement, innovation and people development.

TMF is a specialist sheet metal fabrication business, operating a modern workshop with CNC and CAD/CAM technology. Together, the two businesses offer a varied and interesting working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development, review and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures and method statements Assist with compliance with UK health and safety legislation and industry standards Carry out workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments across both sites Support accident, incident and near-miss reporting and investigations Help organise training, inductions and toolbox talks Maintain accurate health and safety records, including training logs, COSHH and inspection reports Provide practical, frontline health and safety advice to staff and contractors
About You

Essential:

Experience in a health and safety support role, or strong operational experience with a good understanding of safe working practices NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely Good working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation Ability to produce risk assessments and method statements for manufacturing and construction environments Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident communicating with staff at all levels

Desirable:

Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, logistics or installation environments Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement principles
Training and Development

Externiture and TMF are committed to your development. You will receive a structured induction, role-specific training and ongoing professional development. Support is provided for further qualifications, with pay increases linked to qualification achievement.

Benefits

Company pension scheme Life assurance Medical expenses scheme Health and wellbeing support Performance-related bonus Generous holiday allowance Funded training and development opportunities
How to Apply

If you are looking for a varied, site-based health and safety role within a growing group of businesses, we would welcome your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,000.00-44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Thatcham RG19 4ZD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Risk management: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NEBOSH General Certificate (preferred) IOSH Managing Safely (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Thatcham RG19 4ZD (preferred)
Work Location: In person