SHEQ Advisor

Our client is a family-owned plant hire business who pride themselves on their inclusive environments that drive fun, wellbeing and high performance across all that they do. Currently looking for a HSE Advisor to cover a 16-month maternity period. Working alongside the HSQE and Sustainability Team this role will lead the development, implementation and maintenance of compliant safety, health and environmental management systems across all Midland and Northern depots and operations. You will be advising on legislation and best practice. Additionally, you will be supporting compliance auditing to identify areas of improvement and the implementation of the HSE management system.

Duties:

• Continually improve safety standards by supporting depot and department managers.
• Carry out risk assessments of hazards associated with the operation specific activities.
• Investigate significant incidents and accidents to ensure root causes are identified, and lessons learnt.
• Produce Safety, Health and Environmental (HSE) reports, advice and support implement HSE management system procedures and other related documentation.
• Participate in HSE development projects on a business wide basis.
• Conduct and support HSE audits (in accordance with OHSAS45001/ISO 14001 or other competence audits) throughout the business and assist in the development of associated action plans.
• Provide support and guidance for external HSE audits as required including acting as a nominated point of contact for coordination of any internal activity required to support an external audit.
• Produce detailed audit reports highlighting deficiencies, areas of non-compliance, and areas of best practice communicating the results throughout the business.
• Support the auditees as required in the development of action plans to correct any deficiencies identified by external auditing bodies and monitor the progress of such action plans.

We want people who love their work, are passionate about making a difference and being the best they can be.

Requirements:

• A proven 3-year track record of managing HSE systems and people on construction/civil infrastructure projects.
• NEBOSH Certificate (Construction).
• Environmental experience and qualification (IEMA / NEBOSH).
• Demonstratable ISO 14001 & 45001 Management Systems experience (auditor qualification preferred).
• Accident/Incident investigation experience and qualification preferred.
• HSE Leadership Qualification preferred (but not essential).
• Ability to communicate effectively at appropriate levels within the organisation.
• Excellent knowledge of HSE legislation, best practice, and a desire to constantly improve.

Job coverage will be London, Birmingham and Northampton. They can supply a vehicle or look at allowance. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.