Health and Safety Adviser

Williams Racing
Grove Wantage Full Time Posted 08 Apr 2026

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Advisor to join our team and provide essential support across the entire business. From our factory and testing facilities at Grove to trackside operations and commercial functions, you’ll be a trusted point of contact for all health and safety matters.

In this role, you’ll champion a positive safety culture, ensure compliance with legislation and internal standards, and play a key part in continuously improving how we keep our people safe.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support

    • Support departments in creating, reviewing and updating Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Assist teams in collecting and managing COSHH data, including inventories, safety data sheets and assessments.

Safety Culture & Engagement

    • Actively promote safety throughout the business.
    • Deliver toolbox talks and collaborate with the Health & Safety Committee.

Compliance & Assurance

    • Lead accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting.
    • Conduct audits and inspections across all business areas to ensure compliance with internal procedures and legislative requirements.
    • Provide clear and practical advice on a wide range of health and safety topics, including PPE.

Key Accountabilities

    • Embody and encourage others to follow Williams Values & Behaviours.
    • Ensure a thorough understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.
    • Maintain high standards of conduct and act as a positive ambassador for the department.
    • Uphold brand standards and ensure the department is professionally presented.
    • Work to quality standards and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
    • Maintain awareness of and comply with cost cap rules and requirements.

Core Competencies

We are looking for someone with strong working knowledge of:

    • PUWER, DSEAR, LOLER, Vibration, Occupational Hygiene, Fire Safety, COSHH, DSE, PPE, Working at Height, Manual Handling
    • Contractor control, RAMS review, statutory inspections, and supporting Facilities/Maintenance teams with H&S responsibilities

You will also demonstrate:

    • Clear, empathetic and engaging communication skills
    • Strong report writing capability
    • The ability to present complex information succinctly to all levels of the business
    • Resilience, motivation and passion for driving positive change

This position is offered directly by Williams Racing. Applications go directly to the employer – not through CompoConnect.