Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Advisor

Location: Suffolk

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 02 January 2025

Salary: £40k pa

Specific Hours: 39, Predominantly Monday - Friday, evening and weekend cover may be required due to business need.

Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Advisor

An exciting new opportunity has become available with long term prospects where you’ll play a crucial role in driving operational health & safety excellence for a Net-Zero megaproject.

You will assist the SHE Manager to set up, implement and oversee rigorous health and safety procedures and protocols.

You will support the SHE Manager in driving and championing continuous performance safety improvement in all areas of the business, ensuring the compliance of the regulatory environment in which the business operates; and help promote a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.

Summary of key responsibilities:

  • Provide proactive support and guidance to the Company on compliance with statutory Safety, Health and Environmental requirements and company standards.
  • Respond to requests for advice from colleagues and external organisations.
  • Assist in the completion of risk assessments relating to Safety, Health and Environmental as required.
  • Proactively work with operational teams to ensure that Safety, Health and Environmental factors are considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified.
  • Undertaking monitoring and auditing of the company’s activities, offices and work locations.
  • Responsible for ensuring effective close out of corrective actions raised, open incident reports, and significant site issues.
  • Investigating incidents where required and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement.
  • Liaising with authorities and external agencies as necessary.
  • Effectively distribute and communicate Safety, Health and Environmental information to the organisation.
  • Ensure that an adequate programme of training for Safety, Health and Environmental is established and that the safety culture is encouraged amongst employees.
  • Raise awareness on Safety, Health and Environmental issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.

Skills & experience

Essential:

  • 3 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office based packages and health and safety IT systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to work with provide advice to, train and promote excellence in Health and Safety to all staff.
  • Ability to drive behavioural culture change programmes, across a large, complex, multi-shift operation.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.
  • A flexible approach to working hours as we are a 24/7 business

Desirable:

  • Desire to progress within the Health and Safety industry.
  • Ability to produce analyst data and produce performance reports.
  • Confident and willing to communicate with Senior Managers, Clients and Site Personnel.

Qualifications & knowledge

Essential:

  • NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)
  • Professional Membership (IOSH)
  • Driving Licence

Desirable:

  • NEBOSH Diploma
  • Knowledge of the transport industry

Please note:

  • You must be able to travel to Somerset for the first month to support your training.

All employees must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and obtain a DBS certificate.

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