Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment QHSE Advisor

Hays PLC is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a thriving SME capital equipment manufacturer, with an extensive range of clients spanning the globe. This organisation is known for its innovative solutions, first-class service and high-quality machines, which are widely used across the FMCG sector.

They are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality across all our operations. To help them to continue to achieve these high levels of standards, they are seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced HSEQ Advisor, due to internal promotion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and monitoring HSEQ policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Implementation: Draft and update HSEQ policies, ensuring compliance with current laws and industry standards.
• Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs on HSEQ topics, including emergency procedures and proper use of safety equipment.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting:
  Lead investigations into incidents, determine causes, and develop measures to prevent future occurrences. Maintain records and prepare reports for compliance purposes.
• Environmental Management: Ensure operations comply with environmental regulations, including waste management and promoting sustainable practices.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with all statutory, regulatory, contractual, and standards requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to enhance HSEQ performance.

Qualifications, skills, and essentials:

• Formal training and qualifications: An IOSH certificate is essential and a NEBOSH or equivalent certificate is highly desirable.
• Experience:Proven experience in an HSEQ Coordinator or similar role within the manufacturing environment is essential.
• Sound knowledge of BRC, ISO management systems, particularly ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Able to work full-time
• Initially 5 days on site near Leeds/ Bradford Airport, during a period of onboarding, then 1 day from home thereafter.
• Experience in UK Manufacturing and the right to work in the UK without expiry

What's in it for you?

This is an employer that recognises talent and offers stable, progressive careers to many of their employees. In addition, they offer a competitive set of benefits, including:

• Basic salary up to £38k DOE
• 25days holiday + stats
• Pension (Employer contribution 8%)
• Health plan
• Free parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Wellbeing support
• Retailer discounts

And much more.
To register your interest, please apply now or contact Karly Clark for more information.

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