HS&E Advisor

Job Description: HS&E Advisor

Location: Somerset

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable HS&E Advisor to join our clients team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in promoting health, safety, and environmental standards across the organisation. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and help create and maintain a culture of safety within the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Management: Ensure that the organisation adheres to all health, safety, and environmental legislation and regulations.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programmes on health, safety, and environmental practices to employees at all levels.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into accidents and near-misses, documenting findings and recommending preventative measures.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on HS&E performance, compliance issues, and improvement initiatives to management.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental practices through regular feedback and performance reviews.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with various departments to ensure that HS&E measures are integrated into all aspects of the business.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement emergency response plans and conduct drills to ensure readiness.

Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH Qualification: Must hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification in health and safety.
• Experience: Proven experience in a health, safety, and environmental role, ideally within Engineering.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and best practices.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.

Personal Attributes

• Strong commitment to promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• A proactive and positive attitude towards health and safety initiatives.

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