Health And Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services company in Hull seeks a Health & Safety Advisor (HSEQ Officer) to enhance safety culture and conduct audits. Ideal candidates should have maritime industry experience, knowledge of safety legislation, and an STCW certificate. This hands-on role promotes collaboration between vessel crews and the HSEQ team, ensuring continuous improvement in safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in maritime or small vessel operations.
• Knowledge of ISM code requirements.
• Ability to conduct audits effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture by visiting vessels and engaging crews.
• Support HSEQ plan implementation according to corporate strategy.
• Conduct internal ISM audits and coordinate external audits.

Skills

Maritime experience

Risk assessment

Audit and training

Education

STCW certificate of competency (deck or engine)

Job description

Job Description

HSEQ Officer

Hull

Permanent

£35,000-40,000

We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor (HSEQ Officer) to join a leading maritime services company based in Hull. In this role, you’ll be the vital link between vessel crews and the wider HSEQ team, promoting a strong safety culture, conducting audits, and supporting continuous improvement. It’s a hands-on, site-focused position ideal for someone with maritime or high-risk industry experience who thrives on solving real-world safety challenges and wants to grow within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.

The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for:

• Promoting a strong safety culture by regularly visiting vessels and engaging with crews to understand operational challenges.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the area's HSEQ plan in line with corporate strategy.
• Conducting internal ISM audits and coordinating external SMC audits.
• Managing low-level incident investigations and supporting higher-level ones.
• Gathering and analysing HSEQ data to inform improvements and decision-making.
• Providing out-of-hours DPA (Designated Person Ashore) cover on a rotational basis.
• Responding to HSEQ-related queries from vessels and onshore management teams.

The Health & Safety Advisor will have:

• Maritime or small vessel experience, ideally with an STCW certificate of competency (deck or engine).
• Knowledge of risk assessment, hazard identification, and ISM code requirements.
• Experience conducting audits and training, with the ability to challenge non-compliance constructively.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/14001 and basic safety legislation.