Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability Advisor
PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.
A vacancy has arisen for a dedicated, proactive, and collaborative Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability Advisor at PD Ports within the Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability team, supporting operations across the Humber and South region.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our established HSES team, supporting a fast‑paced port, warehousing, and logistics environment.
This role will have a strong focus on environmental compliance, environmental risk management, and the development of sustainable operational practices, ensuring alignment with ISO 14001 standards and supporting the organisation’s wider sustainability objectives.
The role will support a portfolio of operational departments and sites, including Teesport, Billingham and Hartlepool.
Location: Teesside
Working Arrangements: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to support operational requirements
Main responsibilities
- Supporting and leading the delivery of site health, safety and environmental inspections, audits, and workplace risk assessments.
- Providing professional advice and guidance to operational teams on safe systems of work and promoting a positive safety culture across all levels.
- Leading on incident investigations, ensuring accurate reporting and identification of corrective actions.
- Supporting the roll‑out and monitoring of PD Ports’ group‑wide HSE initiatives and compliance standards.
- Supporting the development and delivery of sustainability initiatives, helping sites align with group environmental and sustainability objectives.
Key qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum and preferably working towards Diploma; an environmental qualification (e.g., IEMA Certificate/Associate Membership) is also desirable.
- Practical experience in an HSE role, with demonstrable experience in health, safety and environmental compliance and/or environmental management systems (ISO 45001 & 14001).
- Good understanding of environmental legislation, including waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental permitting.
- Confidence in supporting health, safety and environmental investigations and non‑conformance management.
- Interest in, or experience of, sustainability and continuous environmental improvement initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, and ability to engage operational teams and drive both safety and environmental performance.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Life insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
To apply, contact hr.recruitment@pdports.co.uk, using job reference HSEFXMS.
Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability Advisor employer: Teesport
PD Ports is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Teesside, where innovation and growth are at the forefront of our operations. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide numerous opportunities for career advancement, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous holiday allowances and family leave. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values resilience and creativity, making a meaningful impact in the logistics and supply chain industry.
