HSE Advisor

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