SHE Advisor & Trainer in Chester

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment.

Location: North Wales/North West (Hybrid working)

Salary: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Eliminate workplace accidents, environmental incidents and ill health within your area of control.
• Assist in the continued development and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Support site and senior operational management on SHE issues, providing advice, assistance and training.
• Promote competence training, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, disseminating best practice and carrying out safety conversations, behavioural auditing and site inspections for Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability.
• Schedule and deliver professional SHE training to site operatives, managers and senior managers, including wider sustainability matters.
• Develop SHE training packages to support the IMS, Pathway System and MPA ‘Safety by Competence’ requirements.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of SHE legislation, guidance and best practice relevant to industry.
• Support the training department in any other reasonable capacity as directed by the SHE BP or Sustainability Director.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in the cement production industry preferred.
• NEBOSH/IEMA Certificate or equivalent (desired).
• NEBOSH/IEMA Diploma or equivalent (desired).
• IOSH/IEMA membership (desired).
• Trained in Root Cause Analyses (RCA) techniques (desired).
• Competent in Microsoft 365 software including Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Good understanding of the UK and European SHE regulatory framework (including all waste, air and water legislation).
• Good understanding of management systems including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO45003, ISO50001 and experience with certification bodies.
• Preparation of legal documents such as risk assessment, permit applications, proofs of evidence and witness statements.
• Knowledge of Hazard and Operability studies (HAZOP).
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management (CDM) and associated regulations.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension and life assurance.
• Work‑Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase and sabbatical options.
• Family‑Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care and menopause.
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces and more).
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts and continuous learning opportunities.
• Full‑time Working Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Permanent Contract.
• Company Vehicle: Car.
• Recognitions: Armed Forces Covenant (Gold), Disability Confident, 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured, STEM Ambassador, MPQC Member.

I.E.O. Statement

Heidelberg Materials is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We are also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.