HSE Advisor

Our client are a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace and power generation industries. They are looking to recruit a HSE Advisor with an extensive background within manufacturing. This would be a great fit for a meticulous individual who enjoys variety in their day to day.


HSE Advisor
Permanent position
Aerospace & power generation industries
Monday – Friday day shift
10% matched pension


Position overview:
 To provide support and leadership to site management and to ensure that the company provides safe and healthy work environment for all its employees, visitors and Contractors. Play a key role in the implementation of effective HSE policies and procedures, lead Health & Safety initiatives, drive a proactive risk management, accident prevention approach and promote a positive H&S culture throughout the site.

Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety

• Ensure site compliance against legislative and Company HSE policies and procedures
• Coordinate and review the implementation of documented risk assessments and method statements and monitor that required controls are implemented and maintained
• Offer practical problem resolution to the leadership of the site to ensure a safe working environment for all site users
• Assist in developing an effective Health and Safety leadership team on site, including an effective HSE Committee and Safety Representatives for site
• Conduct health, safety and environment audits and inspections so as to ensure that the HSE management systems are effective and suitable - Report and advise on non-conformances, and implement corrective action plans to address improvement
• Ensure that all accidents and near misses are investigated and that suitable preventative controls / actions are implemented
• Manage the notification / reporting of RIDDOR accidents to the HSE and internal logging of incidents onto Gensuite
• Develop and maintain the site emergency team, selection and maintenance of fire wardens and first aid support for the site
• Drive safety awareness through regular interaction, such as toolbox talks, safety programmes and engagements
• Maintain and report relevant Key Performance Indicators on the performance of the health and safety management system and environment management

 
Conformance statistics;

• Attend report back sessions with the HSE Manager as well as Head of Health and Safety for the company on a regular basis.
• Drive continuous improvement, in all aspects on site including that of the HSE Management System, facilities improvements and all other safety, health and environmental aspects

 
Environmental

• Support site leadership to ensure environmental processes conform to UK legislative requirements
• Coordinate with site management to drive waste reduction and resource conservation efforts

 
General Responsibilities

• Promote a positive HSE culture and drive change throughout the company
• Drive a "can do" attitude through problem resolution
• Collate and analyse performance
• Undertake any reasonable management requests

Knowledge & Experience:
Person Specification

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of an HSE role within a Manufacturing organisation

• comprehensive understanding of UK HSE legislative requirements
• The ability to work flexibly within the requirements of the business
• Team player with sound interpersonal skills/cross departmental skills
• Takes initiative
• Proactive approach
• Attention to detail

 
Education / Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Minimum)
• NVQ Level 5 H&S standard or NEBOSH Diploma (Preferred)
• Registered with a professional body (IOSH)
• Good standard of written and numerical literacy
• Good standard skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension matched up to 10%
• 3x annual salary life assurance
•  Profit related bonus scheme