Job Description
Job description
Health and Safety Adviser
Join our team as a Health and Safety Professional: make a difference in a leading manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits, career development, and varied role within a global, family-owned business. Apply Now!
City: Hexham Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 4574 Department: Other Technical / Production
Your Tasks
• Provide competent support, advice, and guidance on safety legislation and good practices to all levels of the business.
• Oversee incident and near miss investigations, providing the necessary input to ensure that the true root cause is identified and appropriate preventative action(s) are put in place.
• Plan and undertake audits as per the established audit schedule.
• Undertake and contribute to H&S projects.
• Data evaluation and production of monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Travel to and support other EGGER sites within the UK as required.
• Write and review internal health and safety documentation.
• Deputise for the Hexham Health and Safety Manager.
Our Requirements
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent qualification preferred, but minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• Preferably have had experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstration of professional competence and development through providing evidence of continuing professional development.
• In-depth knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation and ACOPS.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor.
• Be passionate about safety with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business.
• Ability to positively influence others.
• Intermediate standard of IT, including competent use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
We Offer
The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including a fuel/travel subsidy payment) and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.
Your Chances and Benefits
• Learning and Development
• Health and Wellbeing Management
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible / Hybrid Policies
• Environmental and Sustainable
• Global Business
Applications close: 11 September 2026
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 6021+1
About EGGER
We create more from wood. With more than 11,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.
Health and Safety Adviser
Join our team as a Health and Safety Professional: make a difference in a leading manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits, career development, and varied role within a global, family-owned business. Apply Now!
City: Hexham Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 4574 Department: Other Technical / Production
Your Tasks
• Provide competent support, advice, and guidance on safety legislation and good practices to all levels of the business.
• Oversee incident and near miss investigations, providing the necessary input to ensure that the true root cause is identified and appropriate preventative action(s) are put in place.
• Plan and undertake audits as per the established audit schedule.
• Undertake and contribute to H&S projects.
• Data evaluation and production of monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Travel to and support other EGGER sites within the UK as required.
• Write and review internal health and safety documentation.
• Deputise for the Hexham Health and Safety Manager.
Our Requirements
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent qualification preferred, but minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• Preferably have had experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstration of professional competence and development through providing evidence of continuing professional development.
• In-depth knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation and ACOPS.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor.
• Be passionate about safety with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business.
• Ability to positively influence others.
• Intermediate standard of IT, including competent use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
We Offer
The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including a fuel/travel subsidy payment) and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.
Your Chances and Benefits
• Learning and Development
• Health and Wellbeing Management
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible / Hybrid Policies
• Environmental and Sustainable
• Global Business
Applications close: 11 September 2026
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 6021+1
About EGGER
We create more from wood. With more than 11,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Health and Safety Adviser position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Hexham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.