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

 

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: or call me on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.



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