SHEQ Advisor in Leeds, Yorkshire

EDSB Compliance Solutions are national providers of Fire & Security, Electrical, Mechanical and Water Hygiene Services. From Design and Specification through to Installation and Maintenance, our focus is to deliver compliance, alongside an unbeatable level of service. We work nationally across the UK and we pride ourselves on being a flexible, client focused organisation responding quickly and efficiently to our clients needs. Our aim is to work closely with our valued clients to ensure our service delivery is exceptional at all times.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at EDSB. We are seeking to employ a SHEQ Advisor. The SHEQ Advisor will ensure Safety, Health, Wellbeing, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) is maintained by EDSB employees with an initial focus on a long-term contract at one of North Yorkshires largest Hospital Trusts. The role will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Provide expert advice and support, information and resources to all parties in all SHEQ matters and enable them to suitably manage their own, and others, Health and Safety.
• Be an active member of project teams, providing H&S expertise and input to ensure suitable planning and implementation to minimise H&S risks.
• Promote a positive culture that is embedded in all practices.
• Advise on a range of specialist areas.
• Keep up to date with all H&S legislation and any developments that affect our industry.
• Develop employees skills, knowledge and competency in matters which could impact H&S.
• Work in partnership with all operations and teams within the business ensuring H&S adds value to how we work.
• Lead in the undertaking of risk assessments and support the business in applying appropriate mitigation strategies and controls, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
• Carry out regular site inspections and visits to check policies, procedures and controls are being properly implemented.
• Carry out internal SHEQ audits against relevant ISO standards, Sector Schemes and other standards applicable to EDSB activities.
• Take a lead role in reportable accidents, incidents and near miss investigations.
• Ensure corrective actions are concluded and follow up closure of all issues.
• Lead projects to develop and improve H&S risk management and get involved in the design and implementation of H&S improvement programs and initiatives.
• Develop and engage sound relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation and information is provided in a timely and complete manner.
• Carry out other appropriate duties as assigned by the SHEQ Manager.

Required skills:

• A minimum of 3 years H&S experience.
• Experience in a healthcare environment would be preferred.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Broad knowledge and interest in Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality activities.
• Passionate about H&S.
• Pragmatic, business and customer focused.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work at all levels and build strong partnerships.
• It is desirable to have working knowledge of ISO45001 implementation and maintenance.

The role will initially be mainly based in Harrogate but there will be a requirement to also work from our Leeds office in LS11. Travel may also be required throughout the UK to carry out audits, site visits etc. A full, clean driving licence is therefore preferable. Working hours are 08:30 to 17:00 with a 45-minute lunch break. Salary will be discussed at interview stage.