Health Safety and Environmental Advisor

Adecco; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor to join our Sheffield team. The role focuses on developing and implementing HSE plans, managing risk assessments, and coordinating audits to ensure compliance with current legislation.

The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH or a related degree, strong communication and analytical skills, and experience in an engineering setting. This permanent, full-time role offers a structured environment for impactful safety leadership.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or an HSE degree is essential.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across levels of the organisation.
• Experience in HSE in a fast-paced engineering environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE plans to improve safety performance.
• Coordinate HSE risk assessments and mitigate risks.
• Oversee Contractor Control and PTW systems and review RAMS.
• Create and update HSE policies to align with legislation.
• Provide data for safety reviews and communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop emergency plans and run drills to ensure readiness.
• Lead HSE inspections and audits, including ISO 45001 audits.
• Coordinate investigations of accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with RIDDOR reporting and legislative changes.
• Oversee fire safety management and site radiation protection.
• Collaborate with HR to manage occupational health.
• Drive continual HSE improvements within budget constraints.

Skills

Strong communication

Influencing skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or HSE degree

Job description

Job Title: Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor
Location: Sheffield
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
7:00-15:45 Monday - Thursday
7:00 - 11:30 Friday
37.5 hours
Salary £50,000

Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Advisor to join their dynamic team in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about health, safety, and environmental management within the engineering sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this role could be for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HSE plans to ensure continuous improvement and meet the needs of employees and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage the HSE risk assessment programme to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Maintain and oversee the Contractor Control and Permit to Work (PTW) systems, including reviewing contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Create and update HSE policies and procedures to align with current legislation and best practises.
• Provide detailed information for the periodic review of safety performance, communicating effectively with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop emergency response plans and organise emergency drills, ensuring preparedness for various scenarios.
• Conduct HSE inspections and audits, including formal audits of HSE Management Systems (e.g., ISO 45001:2018).
• Lead external audits and coordinate accident and incident investigations, driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements under RIDDOR and keep abreast of changes in legislation.
• Oversee all aspects of fire safety management and radiation protection on‑site.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources department to manage occupational health effectively.
• Promote high standards of welfare management and deliver continual HSE improvements within budget constraints.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Strong communication skills to convey complex requirements to diverse audiences, from senior management to frontline workers.
• Proven influencing skills to encourage safe behaviours and secure investment in safety initiatives.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting data and conducting thorough investigations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring thoroughness in risk assessments and compliance matters.
• Effective problem-solving abilities to find practical solutions that balance safety and operational needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships at all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness to understand how safety contributes to business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Essential: NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or BSc (Hons) Degree in a HSE discipline.
• Desirable: Graduate or Chartered Member of IOSH and/or IEMA, NEBOSH Fire Safety, or equivalent, NEBOSH Environmental Management, or equivalent, Management System(s) audit competency.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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