HSE Advisor based Bradford or Manchester

Role Profile: HSE Advisor



Purpose: Working alongside the HSQE and Sustainability Team this role will lead the development, implementation and maintenance of compliant safety, health and environmental management systems across all depots and operations. You will be advising on legislation and best practice. Additionally, you will be supporting compliance auditing to identify areas of improvement and the implementation of the HSE management system.



Our vision is about "being the best" and enabling our people to be the best they can be. To achieve this, we focus on delivering the highest service and getting things "right first time". We strive to attract the best people who share our values, our passion and are ready to make an impact.



The right candidate must be aligned with to our behaviours:



CAN DO - Its our positive attitude that achieves our can-do approach. We work together as one team to deliver solutions to our challenges.



PASSION - We achieve right first time by having pride and enthusiasm. Being passionate empowers us to deliver an industry leading service to our customers.



ONE TEAM - We put the success of the team ahead of any personal gain. By communicating effectively, we support our colleagues and exceed our customers expectations.



RESPECT - We trust and respect our colleagues, and our customers. We have integrity and create inclusive environments creating a healthy, safe, and fun workplace.



Reporting Lines:



You will report into the Head of HSQE Sustainability and Supply Chain



Focus areas of the role:



The success of the role will be measured against the effective implementation of the following focus areas:



· Development of a proactive safety culture within all the company operations



· Continually improve safety standards by supporting depot and department managers



· Carry out risk assessments of hazards associated with the operation specific activities



· Investigate significant incidents and accidents to ensure root causes are identified, and lessons learnt



· Produce Safety, Health and Environmental (HSE) reports, advice and support



· Produce and implement HSE management system procedures and other related documentation



· Participate in HSE development projects on a business wide basis



· Conduct and support HSE audits (in accordance with OHSAS45001/ISO 14001 or other competence audits) throughout the business and assist in the development of associated action plans



· Provide support and guidance for external HSE audits as required including acting as a nominated point of contact for coordination of any internal activity required to support an external audit



· Produce detailed audit reports highlighting deficiencies, areas of non-compliance, and areas of best practice communicating the results throughout the business



· Support the auditees as required in the development of action plans to correct any deficiencies identified by external auditing bodies and monitor the progress of such action plans



· Carry out informal reviews and monitoring of internal HSE control measures to ensure they are being adhered to.



· Attend HSE meetings and workshops as required.



· Assist in the production and delivery of briefing and training sessions in specialist HSE subjects to managers/employees



· Support the investigation of claims and where necessary liaise with the Insurance Manager



· In conjunction with the Environment Team - Support and advise teams on Environmental issues.



Success enablers:



To be successful in this role you will need the following skills, behaviours, and abilities:



· A proven 3-year track record of managing H&S systems and people on construction/civil infrastructure projects



· NEBOSH General Certificate (preferably Construction)



· Environmental experience (qualification )



· Excellent influencing and negotiation skills



· Experience in culture and behavior change



· HSE Leadership Qualification (but not essential)



· Ability to communicate effectively at appropriate levels within the organisation



· Excellent knowledge of H&S legislation, best practice, and a desire to constantly improve



· Attention to detail required, high standards, no compromise in safety standards



· IT literate with thorough understanding of IT and how effective IT systems can support the efficiency of organisations



· Ability to provide practical solutions in all areas of HSE



Equal Opportunities



We welcome enquiries from everyone and value in our workforce.



Flexible Working



You are welcome to ask about flexibility at interview stage