HSE Advisor in Great Yarmouth

Description

About the Role

As an HSE Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting a positive Health, Safety and Environmental culture across our manufacturing operations in Great Yarmouth.

Working closely with operational leaders and employees, you will provide expert HSE guidance, support legal compliance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.

This is a hands-on role where you'll spend time engaging with employees across multiple sites, identifying opportunities to reduce risk, supporting incident investigations, delivering HSE initiatives and helping to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

About NOV

NOV delivers technology-driven equipment, systems, services and software solutions that support energy production and industrial operations worldwide.

Through engineering, manufacturing and operational excellence, we help customers improve safety, reliability and performance across the industries we serve.

As part of our

Energy Equipment business, you'll join a collaborative manufacturing environment backed by a global network of HSE professionals.

You'll have the opportunity to share best practices internationally while making a tangible impact at a local level.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a global organisation committed to Health, Safety and Environmental excellence.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where your expertise is valued.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of manufacturing and HSE improvement initiatives.
• Career development opportunities within an international business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional Health, Safety and Environmental advice and support to managers and employees.
• Promote a proactive HSE culture through coaching, communication and employee engagement.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, ensuring effective control measures are implemented.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain and continuously improve Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Support compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems through audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Carry out workplace inspections, audits and routine HSE monitoring across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks and awareness training.
• Support contractor management and promote safe systems of work.
• Assist with environmental compliance activities, monitoring programmes and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports and performance data.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies where required.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in an HSE advisory role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Preferred Qualifications
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management.
• Experience delivering HSE training.
• Experience within heavy engineering or similar industrial manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of lifting and slinging operations.
• Soft Skills

We're looking for someone who

• Leads by example and promotes a positive safety culture.
• Communicates confidently with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• Takes a practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• Builds trust through collaboration and professionalism.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Join Us?

Join our global team and help shape a safer working environment while supporting the delivery of world-class engineering and manufacturing solutions.

At NOV, you'll become part of a collaborative culture where knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged.

Working alongside experienced colleagues both locally and internationally, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise, contribute to meaningful HSE initiatives and build a rewarding long-term career within a global organisation.