HS&E Advisor

HS&E Advisor

Location: Gloucester
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: GBP 25 – GBP 27 p/h
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Working Pattern: Full time on site, 5 days per week
Background Check: DBS check will be conducted when candidate is selected

Job Description

• Undertake analysis of surface and treated water and other discharge samples to verify batch release and determine permit and consent compliance.
• Co-ordinate the Risk assessment systems and records (including General Risk, COSHH & Ergonomics) including the prompting of reviews and progressing (via line management) the completion of identified actions.
• Provide support and advice to employees and managers in relation to Health and Safety and Environmental issues on site, involving other members of the HS&E team to provide specialist guidance when necessary.
• Support through collection of data and reporting of figures to the regulator, the verification of COMAH and environmental permit compliance.
• Undertake assessment of noise, vibration and air quality across the site in association with other HS&E Team members.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement of HS&E management systems on site through generation of procedures and working practices that support continuous improvement of HS&E performance.
• Support the Environmental Advisor with aspect and impact assessments and the operation of the ISO 14001 management system as well as the Client’s H&S management systems.
• Investigate accidents and spills on site, supporting departmental managers to undertake local investigations where appropriate and identify and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Undertake Audits of the HS&E management systems, identify improvements and progress actions through to completion.
• Provide reports and dashboards both to the HS&E Manager and to departments to support continuous monitoring and improvement processes.
• Provide HS&E input to site projects as and when required.
• Other reasonable duties as required by the department, as determined by HS&E Manager.

Candidate Skills & Requirements

• Minimum of NEBOSH Certificate (or equiv).
• Minimum of IEMA foundation certificate in Environmental management (or equiv).
• They must be able to demonstrate a high degree of discretion and sensitivity whilst maintaining confidentiality.
• They must possess the interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to work effectively at all levels within the company.
• They will have experience of working in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of Health & Safety and/or Environmental regulation.
• Computer literate and with good administrative ability.
• SharePoint, TESSE, skills advantageous.

Additional Description

• Support the HS&E Team deputising for others where necessary.
• Support the effluent treatment area through the analysis of samples.
• Act as an advisor and support for the wider workforce with regard to HS&E issues, demonstrating good practices through actions.