WGM Engineering Ltd
Occupational Health & Wellbeing Advisor
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The Vacancy
Protect workplace health. Shape wellbeing. Help our people thrive.
WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for an Occupational Health & Wellbeing Advisor to join our HSEQ function on a permanent, Full Time or part-time basis.
Reporting to the HSEQ Director, you will act as a trusted occupational health subject-matter expert while helping to shape and deliver WGM’s wider health and wellbeing approach.
Working closely with employees, managers, HR, Health and Safety colleagues, senior leaders and external occupational health providers, you will coordinate occupational health activity, support the management of workplace health risks and lead proactive wellbeing initiatives across the business.
WGM is entering a significant period of growth, supported by secured long-term frameworks across the UK water sector and a strong pipeline of essential infrastructure work. We combine the close working relationships and practical mindset of a specialist engineering business with the scale, stability and wider support of RSK Group.
This is an opportunity to make a visible difference to our people and help create a healthy, inclusive and high-performing workplace as WGM continues to grow.
What you’ll be doing
- Providing practical advice and guidance on occupational health, fitness for work and employee wellbeing.
- Coordinating referrals, medicals, health surveillance, case reviews and return-to-work activity.
- Supporting managers with workplace adjustments, recommended controls and sensitive employee health matters.
- Managing relationships with external occupational health providers and monitoring service quality and performance.
- Maintaining accurate, confidential records and ensuring medical information is handled securely and in line with GDPR.
- Supporting post-incident and for-cause drug and alcohol testing where required.
- Reviewing occupational health and wellbeing data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Developing and delivering wellbeing campaigns, workshops, events and employee engagement initiatives.
- Supporting programmes relating to mental health, stress, fatigue and physical wellbeing.
- Developing WGM’s Mental Health First Aider network, Wellbeing Hub and digital wellbeing resources.
- Reporting on occupational health and wellbeing performance to senior leadership and the HSW Steering Group.
- Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of relevant policies, procedures and programmes.
What You’ll Bring
- A relevant occupational health qualification, such as a degree, diploma, NVQ or equivalent.
- Current NMC registration where applicable.
- Experience delivering occupational health services within an engineering, construction, industrial or operational environment.
- Experience supporting wellbeing, mental health, stress, fatigue or employee-engagement programmes.
- A strong understanding of employer responsibilities and occupational health legislation.
- Experience managing referrals, health surveillance, case management and fitness-for-work activity.
- The ability to design and deliver engaging workshops, campaigns and employee communications.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to advise employees, managers and senior leaders.
- The ability to analyse data and translate findings into practical actions and improvements.
- An empathetic, professional and organised approach, with a strong commitment to confidentiality.
- A full UK driving licence, as travel to WGM sites and workshops will form part of the role.
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Experience managing external occupational health providers or supporting Mental Health First Aider networks would be beneficial, although not essential.
Salary And Benefits
£42,000–£50,000 per annum full-time equivalent, dependent on skills and experience. Salary will be pro rata for Part Time.
Our Benefits Include
- 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service, pro rata for part-time working.
- Employer pension contribution of 6%
- Death In Service
- Salary-sacrifice options, including electric vehicle leasing, annual leave purchase and cycle-to-work schemes.
- Hybrid working arrangements where operational requirements allow.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Company sick pay following the qualifying period.
- Access to an employee discount programme.
WGM Engineering is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a proud Living Wage Scotland employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
WGM Engineering does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies outside our approved preferred supplier list.
About Us
Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.
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We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.
WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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