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JOB VACANCY: HS&E Advisor
📍 Location: Henstridge
🕒 Hours: 06:00 – 15:00, Monday to Friday (40 hours/week)
📅 Employment Type: Full-time
📢 Reports To: HS&E Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Advisor to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the ambition and scope to develop into a more senior role over time.
The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, transport, or working with heavy plant/equipment environments.
Qualifications
Essential:
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the HS&E team to drive continuous improvements across the business.
* Monitor and review operational and written procedures for compliance and effectiveness.
* Propose and implement new protective and preventative measures when required.
* Ensure a consistent approach to health and safety across all company sites and satellite offices.
* Keep policies and procedures updated in line with current legislation.
* Conduct workplace risk assessments and create safe systems of work.
* Deliver HS&E induction training for new staff and visitors.
* Design, produce, and deliver internal HS&E training and toolbox talks.
* Arrange and manage external training requirements.
* Investigate and analyse accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify root causes and corrective actions.
* Conduct routine site inspections and audits, document findings, and follow up on corrective measures.
* Liaise with occupational health services and coordinate staff appointments.
* Ensure visitor and contractor compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 audits and maintain compliance.
* Champion environmental and sustainability initiatives, including efforts toward Net Zero.
* Support inspection planning for operational equipment (LOLER, PUWER, etc.).
* Manage and assess contractors’ compliance and on-site safety.
* Act as a point of contact for insurers, local authorities, and regulatory bodies.
* Maintain up-to-date and accurate HS&E data and documentation.
* Identify and escalate health, safety, and environmental risks.
* Participate actively in the company’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* A practical, hands-on approach to health and safety
* Keen interest in continuous improvement and personal development
* Familiarity with ISO standards (45001, 14001)
* Passionate about reducing environmental impact and promoting workplace safety
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