HSE Advisor/Assistant

Department: Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Grantham

Reporting To: Jason Davies

Compensation: GBP 30,000 / year

Description

We are seeking an HSE Advisor to collaborate closely with the SHEQ Manager in developing and implementing effective and scalable HSE plans, systems, processes, and procedures. This role will contribute to the growth of the SHEQ department, ensuring strong legislative compliance across all SHEQ disciplines for the company and its employees. You will work in partnership with various departments to promote a safe and healthy workplace, while also supporting the broader organisation in fulfilling SHEQ responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, booking and coordinating all audit and accreditation (internal & external) activities.
• Carry out Internal audits within the business, ensuring any findings or recommendations are actioned.
• Keep abreast of KPIs and champion them within the business.
• Support SHEQ Manager in reviewing of on site near misses / incidents in order to establish and implement learning and best practices
• Support SHEQ Manager in conducting regular reviews on health and safety policies, and procedures
• Ensure the control, fit for purpose and accountability for all PPE on site and in use.
• Maintain a structured fire, first aid and site inspections record; recording the relevant information and coordinate with the SHEQ Manager for any work to be conducted.
• Planning, booking and coordinating all SHEQ training requirements and courses for staff.
• Carry out internal SHEQ training for employees.
• Participate in all planned / unplanned external SHEQ inspections.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) as a minimum, experience with operational safety including completion of risk assessments and procedural documentation.
• Experience and knowledge in incident investigation and root causal analysis.
• Good knowledge of HSE legislation.
• Evidence of practical audit/inspection experience.
• Experience of delivering training to personnel of all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively and to plan and manage own agenda.
• Logical in approach with the ability to analyse data and formulate action plans.
• Positive and motivated with flexible and adaptable attitude.
• Problem solving and solution focussed ability.
• Strong PC and technical knowledge and skills with an excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Teams.

Desirable:

• Internal Auditors qualification
• Experience working within waste industry most desirable, however, alternate industries (manufacturing, oil, gas, fuel, construction) with relevant experience will be considered.
• Good conflict resolution skills.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001.