HSEQ Advisor in Leeds, Yorkshire

This role will support the Northern England and Scottish regions, and as such it will be preferred that the candidate lives in this area. There may be a requirement for national travel to support operational need.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00

Company Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Monthly car allowance
• Single cover healthcare
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to work
• Access to a virtual GP and access to a health & wellbeing app

Training & Development:

We are currently seeking an HSEQ Advisor to join our UK HSEQ team. This is a new role to support our expanding business who will be expected to work collaboratively and embed health and safety best practice across the business through championing the quality of service delivery to the organisation's customers, both internal and external using both a strategic and practical approach.

You will be required to ensure that appropriate health, safety, environmental & quality systems are in place and being followed by management and staff within the organisation and verify that they remain effective and applicable to the requirements of the business. You will also be responsible for ensuring policies, procedures and business activities are fully compliant with both legislation and company strategic aims.

You will have responsibility for mitigating risk in all areas across contracts and you will need to demonstrate that you have a strong HSEQ background. This is a pro-active and visible role requiring excellent internal and external customer relationship, commercial, supplier management and people skills, with the ability to influence, train and support staff, at all levels within the organisation. This role will require travel to sites across the UK and will focus on advising and supporting our technical and projects strands of Apleona (hard FM and projects).

Skills & Experience:

• NEBOSH General Occupational Health & Safety certificate
• Experience of CDM Legislation and all relevant codes of practice as desirable
• Experience of working within a HSEQ role on a national basis where advice and risk mitigation was fundamental to the overall role while understanding the concept of delivering to an internal customer base.
• Experience in conducting incident investigations and implementing appropriate remedial action.
• Experience of risk assessments, audits and report writing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to consult and negotiate
• Highly organised, focused on detail and able to deliver in a high-pressure environment
• Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Intermediate experience of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to plan, audit and develop safety initiatives to improve safety culture
• Ability to work autonomously
• The ability to analyse and evaluate data and information
• Valid UK Driving Licence with access to your own vehicle
• Desirable: Internal auditor qualified (in either 9001; 14001 and/or 45001)
• Environmental qualification

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00, however you will need to be flexible to ensure service delivery at the highest level. You will have access to Apleona employee benefits that will be available to you as soon as you start. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and generous car allowance with this role.

Apleona is an equal opportunities employer who delivers facilities management services to clients all over the UK and Ireland and with vacancies in your area this is a great time to join our teams. If this sounds like a job for you then click on the apply button and we’ll start the process and if you’re a good match we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.