Health & Safety Auditor

Overall Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Health & Safety Auditor to join our growing HSQE team. In this role, you will conduct Health & Safety audits across multiple sites, regions and depots, supporting operational teams and ensuring compliance with both internal standards and external client requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Conduct structured Health & Safety audits across operational sites, regions, and depots.
• Audit against key compliance areas, including:
• Plant & equipment
• Excavation safety controls (CAT scanning, Permit to Dig, shoring, etc.)
• Training records, competency certification & authorisations
• Vehicle & driver compliance
• Complete or assist with site-specific risk assessments where required.
• Track and monitor close-out of non-conformances arising from internal audits and external client audits.
• Follow up with site teams, managers and subcontractors to ensure timely close-out of actions.
• Maintain clear audit records, action logs, and reports for management.
• Support the company’s zero accident, incident and defect strategy.
• Promote a positive safety culture through active engagement with site teams.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 management systems

What we ask from you:

• Previous auditing experience (construction or utilities).
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, regulations & best practice.
• Multi-Utility background: Gas, Water, Electric (desirable).
• Confident reviewing and auditing compliance records, certifications and training.
• Comfortable engaging directly with site operatives to request information and verify evidence.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 management systems.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage audit schedules and follow-up actions.
• Excellent communication skills, confident working across all levels of the business.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Job Type: Full time, Permanent Position

What’s next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face interview.