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px Group

Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

Stockton-on-Tees On-site 5-10 yrs exp
Health and safety adviceRisk assessmentAccident investigationIncident investigationSafety auditing

Requirements

Candidates must hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent level 3 qualification and possess significant experience in high-hazard industrial settings. Strong knowledge of permit to work systems and the ability to work effectively within a team environment are essential.

Job Description

Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

Application Deadline: 24 November 2026

Department: SHEQ

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stockton on Tees

Reporting To: Safety and Wellbeing Manager



Description

Our Business

px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com 

Our Head Office is based in Stockton-on-Tees and is home to our administrative support teams, engineering & maintenance support team & energy services teams. The Offices are located on the river Tees with close access to walks, shops and restaurants.

The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.

The Occupational Health and Safety Advisor will foster and advocate for positive safety practices and behaviours, while offering supportive and constructive feedback as needed.

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.



Key Responsibilities


  • Collaborate with employees, customers, contractors, and visitors to promote the px Beyond Zero Charter and maintain a positive safety culture across all sites.
  • Provide expert Health & Safety advice, guidance, and training to employees and contractors, ensuring compliance with company procedures, legislation, and regulatory changes.
  • Conduct and support internal and external audits, inspections, assessments, and safety tours, with particular focus on Life Saving Rules, occupational safety, action tracking, and close-out.
  • Undertake site visits across the px portfolio to support operations, outages, investigations, meetings, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead accident and incident investigations, prepare reports, communicate findings, and ensure corrective actions and recommendations are implemented and completed.
  • Produce Health & Safety communications and reports, represent the ESWA team at internal and external forums, contribute to departmental objectives, and liaise with occupational health providers to support workforce wellbeing.



Minimum Requirements


The job holder will have;
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent level 3 qualification 
  • Experience in a high-hazard industrial industry such as energy, oil & gas, or hydrocarbon processing. 
  • Exposure and awareness of permit to work and lock out tag out systems. 
  • Strong experience working as a health and safety advisor/ officer/ consultant in a high-hazard setting.
  • Experience in successfully working in and contributing to a workplace team environment.

Advantageous; 
  • BOHS – Basic Principals in Occupational Hygiene M200 (formerly W201)
  • BOHS - P304 - COSHH Fundamentals of Risk Assessment and Control
  • BOHS - M507 - Health Effects of Hazardous Substances
  • BOHS - M503 - Noise: Measurement and Its Effects
  • Desirable Cert/DipOH (Certificate in Operational Occupational Hygiene)
  • NEBOSH Diploma
  • NEBOSH PSM


What you will receive from us

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contribution towards eye test and glasses
Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
Long Service Awards
Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Benefits Package
Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

Health and safety adviceRisk assessmentAccident investigationIncident investigationSafety auditingCompliance managementRegulatory complianceOccupational healthWorkforce wellbeingPermit to workLock out tag outSafety culture promotionHazard identificationReportingContinuous improvement