Health & Safety Advisor
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/1300019/158459
- Location: Aberdeen
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £35,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 24 June 2026
About the role
Health & Safety Advisor – Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Silver Fin Building, Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6DB (site-based with travel to additional sites as required)
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
- £35,000 per annum
- Fixed-term (12 months)
- Full UK driving licence required
Requirement: Health & Safety Degree/Graduate or Diploma or equivalent
This role supports operations delivered by Sodexo and its client contract sites, working closely with the Senior Regional Account Manager, Site Managers, and operational teams to ensure Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance and continuous improvement.
Job Introduction
The Health & Safety Advisor will provide professional HSE guidance and practical support across corporate office and manufacturing environments. The role focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting the effective implementation of company and client H&S programmes.
The position is primarily based at the Silver Fin Building, with travel to other sites as required. Travel may include driving, public transport, and occasional overnight stays. The postholder will be expected to manage their own diary and workload.
What you'll do
- Provide subject matter expertise and day-to-day H&S advice to operational teams on client sites
- Promote and embed a positive health and safety culture aligned with zero-harm objectives
- Support the development, review, and implementation of H&S policies and programmes
- Ensure compliance with Sodexo and client H&S processes and procedures
- Carry out Level 1 self-inspections and Level 2 audits covering health & safety, food safety, and quality standards
- Support audit preparation, site inspections, and compliance reviews
- Assist with risk assessments, safe systems of work (SSOW), and control measures
- Monitor H&S performance and provide reports, recommendations, and improvement plans
- Support incident reporting and investigations to reduce accident and lost-time rates
- Deliver H&S training, coaching, and guidance to site teams
- Maintain strong working relationships with operational stakeholders and QHSE teams
- Contribute to account RACI frameworks and annual reviews
- Attend client and internal review meetings and provide monthly progress reports
What you'll bring
Essential
- Health & Safety qualification at degree, graduate, or diploma level
- NEBOSH qualification (minimum NEBOSH General Certificate; NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 preferred or willingness to work towards)
- Food Safety Level 3 qualification
- Experience working with H&S management systems and compliance programmes
- Experience building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with subject matter experts
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (EQMS knowledge beneficial; training provided)
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Facilities Management experience
- Environmental Management qualification
- Safety Audit qualification
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo offers more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow within a supportive and purpose-driven organisation. Benefits include:
- Online wellbeing platform and support resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial, and personal support)
- 24/7 virtual GP service
- Colleague discount scheme across major retailers
- Pension plan membership
- Learning and development opportunities
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Enhanced benefits and leave policies
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB11 6DB
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