SHE Advisor in Eastbourne

SHE Advisor

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Your role as a SHE Advisor is to provide operational and administrative support for the SHE function at Eastbourne and satellite sites, ensuring safe work practices and minimal environmental impact. You will support the SHE Manager in implementing improvements, achieving site objectives, and assist up to 350 employees with daily SHE issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the SHE Management System (set out in Risk Control Elements RCE00 through RCE28) at the Eastbourne site.
• Plan and carry out internal audits on processes at PC Eastbourne and satellite sites in line with the requirements of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and local procedures while working towards an integrated SHEQ approach.
• Track and report on SHE related non‑conformances.
• Support SHE related projects as required.
• Promote and influence a positive safety culture within the product company.
• Support process owners to achieve a sustainable approach to the assessment of all risks in their area, the recording of such risks and the swift introduction of measures to minimize such risks, both preventative and protective.
• Provide support & guidance with COSHH, DSE & Ergonomic assessments.
• Deliver SHE related training and awareness as required to employees under the direction of the SHE Manager.
• Support the successful implementation of site SHE programmes, especially in informing, development and training.
• Administer and support incident/hazard investigations and corrective actions.
• Produce relevant reports and information as required.
• Maintain leading and lagging indicators and report into GPS for “people” and “sustain” reporting.
• Conduct SHE audits and inspections to support compliance to company and regulatory procedures. Prepare and maintain necessary regulatory documentation and reports. Where practical, integrate audits within the SHEQ functions.
• Support teams across site in the execution of their SHE responsibilities.
• Conduct and report on occupational health surveys.
• Support Business Continuity activities and reporting.
• Support safety representatives and be an active member of the SHE committee.
• Support projects on safety and environmental subjects, including manual handling, COSHH, waste management.

Qualifications

• Must be a good communicator and have excellent fluency in spoken and written English.
• Previous experience in working within an occupational health and safety role including risk assessment and COSHH.
• Any formal Environmental training & qualification highly desirable.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent) as minimum requirement.
• Awareness of the practical application of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 standards.
• Microsoft Office applications, with particular strength in data analysis and reports.
• Resilience to changing and conflicting priorities.
• Demonstrates strong self‑awareness and self‑regulation especially under times of pressure.
• High levels of self‑motivation with the ability to see tasks through to completion.
• Shows empathy when dealing with people who may be working in difficult situations.
• Strong communication, presentation and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Culture of trust and accountability.
• Lifelong learning and career growth.
• Innovation powered by people.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
• Health and well‑being.

Location

This role requires you to work on‑site at our office in Eastbourne, United Kingdom (GB), including satellite sites. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face‑to‑face collaboration.

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Contact

Talent Acquisition Team: Dominique Whitefoot

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