People & Safety Advisor

People & Safety Advisor
Location: Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire

Salary: £28k
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible Monday to Friday between 07:00 – 18:00)

About the Role

Interaction Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a long-established, family-owned business based in Northamptonshire. With over 90 years of history and a strong presence across the Equipment, Construction, and Manufacturing sectors, our client is renowned for their values-led approach and supportive work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a People & Safety Advisor to join their central operations team. The role supports both HR and Health & Safety functions and is pivotal in driving high standards across the business.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, organised, and proactive – someone who thrives on variety, can deliver results, and embraces change as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Assist in creating and advertising job descriptions
• Coordinate with Marketing to manage social media and website listings
• Proactively source candidates to reduce recruitment costs
• Liaise with external partners and coordinate interviews
• Prepare offer letters and employment contracts

Onboarding & Induction

• Conduct reference, right-to-work, and driver checks
• Coordinate induction plans with hiring managers
• Collate onboarding documentation and track probation reviews

HR Support

• Enter new starters into HR systems and maintain accurate employee data
• Support absence management and wellbeing initiatives
• Administer flexible working and family leave policies
• Assist managers with performance and development plans

Health & Safety

• Support the implementation of Health & Safety policies
• Provide guidance on SHE standards and legislative compliance
• Maintain H&S documentation, registers, and training records
• Assist with audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Keep the team updated on legislative changes and industry developments
• Coordinate contractor and supplier H&S documentation

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and liaise with providers
• Maintain training records and matrices
• Ensure all compliance-related training is delivered and documented

General Administration

• Provide admin support to People and Operations teams
• Assist with event planning and supplier coordination
• Follow internal procurement processes including raising purchase orders

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a combined HR and/or H&S role
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using HR or H&S systems preferred

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing business that values its people. You’ll play a key role in shaping and supporting a safe, people-first culture, all within a collaborative and friendly working environment.

How to Apply

Interested? We’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to: (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.

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