Interim Health and Safety Advisor

Interim Health and Safety Advisor Duration: 2 Months Day Rate: £350 (Outside IR35) Location: Fawley, Hampshire We are seeking a proactive Health and Safety Advisor to support a turnaround project involving major maintenance activities at an oil refinery. The project spans from late August to October, incorporating extensive inspection, mechanical, and pipework tasks in demanding conditions. The successful candidate will: Conduct safety inspections and ensure permits are in place for confined space, working at height, and mechanical tasks. Monitor safety protocols during ducting, furnace, chimney, and relay repairs, including working from height and confined space operations. Engage with contractors and factory personnel to uphold safety standards throughout all activities. Provide real-time safety advice, challenge unsafe behaviours, and facilitate safety communication. Support the site management team in personal safety improvements and safety system adherence.You will need: Proven experience managing safety in heavy industry, construction, or refinery shutdowns. Strong knowledge of safety protocols related to confined space, working at height, and mechanical repairs. An understanding of personal safety management systems and permit systems.This role offers an excellent short-term opportunity to contribute to a critical maintenance window supporting a leading industrial operator. For further information and to apply please contact Matthew Burton at or call (phone number removed). Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England. We recruit across the UK and cover all roles within the health and safety industry. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and temporary staffing. By applying for this job, you accept our T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers, available at (url removed). We are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion; please let us know if we can support accessibility