We are working with our well-established global manufacturing client based in Telford who currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HSE Advisor to join their team. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) with additional exposure to Quality (QMS / ISO 9001).
This is a hands-on, site-based role suited to a proactive HSE professional who enjoys driving compliance, improving safety culture and leading continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing / industrial environment.
Reporting into senior UK leadership and working closely with site managers and the Quality function, the HSE Advisor will play a key role in maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems, promoting best practice in health & safety, and supporting wider business improvement.
As the HSE Advisor, you will be responsible for:
- Leading Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) activities across two manufacturing sites, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance
- Maintaining and improving ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems, with involvement in ISO 9001 (Quality Management System)
- Overseeing risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work (SSOW), ensuring they are reviewed, updated and communicated effectively
- Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses (RIDDOR), identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions
- Managing HSE compliance registers, staying up to date with UK HSE legislation and liaising with regulatory bodies (HSE, Environment Agency)
- Supporting internal and external audits, driving audit readiness and coordinating corrective actions and continuous improvement plans
- Delivering HSE training, toolbox talks and safety briefings to promote a positive safety culture on site
- Supporting contractor management processes including RAMS review and site safety controls
- Monitoring, analysing and reporting on environmental and sustainability metrics including waste management, energy usage, emissions and CO₂ data
- Supporting site inspections, emergency preparedness, PPE compliance, first aid and environmental controls
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in a HSE Advisor / HSE Officer / EHS Advisor / SHE Advisor / Health & Safety Advisor role within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification)
- Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation (HSE), environmental compliance and ISO standards (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001)
- Experience of audits, risk assessments, COSHH and incident investigation (RIDDOR)
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Full UK driving licence essential
The application process:
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