Health and Safety Adviser

Motorsport-Total.com GmbH; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Wantage is looking for a Health & Safety Adviser to ensure compliance across all operations, including shop floor and trackside teams. Candidates must have a NEBOSH National Diploma and experience in high-performance environments. The role involves supporting risk assessments, conducting audits, and promoting safety awareness. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proactive and knowledgeable in health and safety matters.
• Experience in high-performance or manufacturing environments.
• A resilient and empathetic approach to influence change.

Responsibilities

• Support departments in Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Lead accident and incident investigations.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance.
• Promote safety awareness through toolbox talks.

Skills

Risk Assessments

Accident and incident investigations

Auditing

COSHH knowledge

Effective communication

Microsoft Office tools

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma

Auditing qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving a culture of continuous improvement? We’re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Adviser to join our team and play a key role in supporting health and safety across all areas of our business, including shop floor, testing facilities, trackside, commercial and off-site teams.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting departments in developing and maintaining Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and SOPs.
• Leading accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and action planning.
• Conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance with internal and legal standards.
• Promoting safety awareness through toolbox talks and collaboration with the H&S committee.
• Advising on COSHH, PPE, and other key safety topics.
• Supporting contractor control, RAMS reviews, and statutory inspections.

What We’re Looking For:

• NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent) – essential.
• Auditing qualification – desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing or high-performance environment.
• Strong knowledge of PUWER, DSEAR, LOLER, COSHH, and other key H&S areas.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• A resilient, empathetic, and engaging approach to influencing change.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a real impact. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth.

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent).
• Auditing qualification

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.