QHSE Advisor

We are currently looking to recruit for a company in the Colne area who are looking for a QHSE Advisor. This vacancy is being recruited on a permanent basis and comes with an excellent benefits package. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar position previously and have some form of H&S qualification, Ideally NEBOSH. Please see below duties and responsibilities:

Policy and procedure:

* Reviewing and updating existing policies, procedures and forms to ensure that working practices are safe and comply with all relevant legislation.

* Developing new policies, procedures and forms where appropriate to ensure that working practices are safe and comply with all relevant legislation.

* Obtaining evidence (e.g. weekly system checks, internal audits, site inspections) and maintaining records to demonstrate that company policies and procedures are being followed in practice.

* Co-ordinating and maintaining the sub-contractor approval process.

* Providing ad hoc advice across the business on all matters relating to health, safety and the environment.

Reporting and communication:

* Producing monthly reports for circulation to the Board and the Senior Management Team.

* Producing quarterly QHSE newsletter and other internal communications for circulation to all employees.

* Producing Construction Phase Plans where required for new installation and modernisation projects.

* Producing generic and site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements for both Installation Department and Service Department where required.

* Co-ordinating and chairing regular Safety Committee meetings.

* Completing H&S and environmental sections of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitations to Tender.

* Carrying out accident/incident investigations and making recommendations for remedial action.

Training:

* Leading in-house training with managers and employees about quality, health, safety and environmental issues when required.

* Attending toolbox talks to deliver quality, health, safety and environmental training when required.

* Maintaining training matrix for all employees and ensuring H&S courses are carried out and refreshed on a timely basis.

* Carrying out a regular programme of site audits and feeding back results to the relevant Line Manager.

* Carrying out all aspects of quality, health, safety and environmental induction for new starters.

Technical knowledge and competency:

* Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all HSE guidance.

* Attending LEIA Safety Forums twice yearly & IOSH seminars and reading professional journals.

* Ensuring we maintain accreditation to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001

* Renewing safety accreditations – CHAS, SAFE contractor and Constructionline – when they fall due each year

Fleet management:

* Ensuring weekly van checks are carried out by all company vehicle drivers.

* Arranging service, MOT, Tax and repairs for all company vehicles on a timely basis

* Organise hire vehicles when required.

Hours of work & benefits:

* Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (40 hours a week) with a possibility of 35 hours if needed.

* Salary £30,000 + 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Company Pension scheme

* Death in Service Scheme

If you feel you have the right experience for this position, then please apply immediately
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed