HSE Advisor

Our client are a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace and power generation industries. They are looking to recruit a HSE Advisor with an extensive background within manufacturing. This would be a great fit for a meticulous individual who enjoys variety in their day to day.

HSE Advisor
Permanent position
Aerospace & power generation industries
Monday – Friday day shift
10% matched pension

Position overview:
 To provide support and leadership to site management and to ensure that the company provides safe and healthy work environment for all its employees, visitors and Contractors. Play a key role in the implementation of effective HSE policies and procedures, lead Health & Safety initiatives, drive a proactive risk management, accident prevention approach and promote a positive H&S culture throughout the site.

Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety

Ensure site compliance against legislative and Company HSE policies and procedures
Coordinate and review the implementation of documented risk assessments and method statements and monitor that required controls are implemented and maintained
Offer practical problem resolution to the leadership of the site to ensure a safe working environment for all site users
Assist in developing an effective Health and Safety leadership team on site, including an effective HSE Committee and Safety Representatives for site
Conduct health, safety and environment audits and inspections so as to ensure that the HSE management systems are effective and suitable - Report and advise on non-conformances, and implement corrective action plans to address improvement
Ensure that all accidents and near misses are investigated and that suitable preventative controls / actions are implemented
Manage the notification / reporting of RIDDOR accidents to the HSE and internal logging of incidents onto Gensuite
Develop and maintain the site emergency team, selection and maintenance of fire wardens and first aid support for the site
Drive safety awareness through regular interaction, such as toolbox talks, safety programmes and engagements
Maintain and report relevant Key Performance Indicators on the performance of the health and safety management system and environment management 
Conformance statistics;

Attend report back sessions with the HSE Manager as well as Head of Health and Safety for the company on a regular basis.
Drive continuous improvement, in all aspects on site including that of the HSE Management System, facilities improvements and all other safety, health and environmental aspects 
Environmental

Support site leadership to ensure environmental processes conform to UK legislative requirements
Coordinate with site management to drive waste reduction and resource conservation efforts 
General Responsibilities

Promote a positive HSE culture and drive change throughout the company
Drive a "can do" attitude through problem resolution
Collate and analyse performance
Undertake any reasonable management requests
Knowledge & Experience:
Person Specification

Minimum of 5 years’ experience of an HSE role within a Manufacturing organisation
comprehensive understanding of UK HSE legislative requirements
The ability to work flexibly within the requirements of the business
Team player with sound interpersonal skills/cross departmental skills
Takes initiative
Proactive approach
Attention to detail 
Education / Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate (Minimum)
NVQ Level 5 H&S standard or NEBOSH Diploma (Preferred)
Registered with a professional body (IOSH)
Good standard of written and numerical literacy
Good standard skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Benefits:

25 days plus bank holidays
Pension matched up to 10%
3x annual salary life assurance
 Profit related bonus scheme