Health Safety Environment Advisor

Handley James; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical manufacturing business seeks an experienced HSE Advisor for their Stoke site. The role involves ensuring compliance with HS&E legislation and managing risk assessments. Ideal candidates will have a background in health and safety within chemical environments and relevant qualifications. The company prioritizes safety and offers growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health and Safety within a chemical environment.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.
• HAZOP/HAZID Study experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HS&E risk assessment programme.
• Conduct site HS&E inductions and training.
• Manage audit programme and lead investigations.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

ISO Standards Knowledge

IT Skills

Education

Graduate in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Chartered Member of IOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Handley James

Handley James Chemical are excited to be engaged as the search partner to a global chemical manufacturing business, specialising in fine and speciality chemicals. We are currently recruiting for an experienced HSE Advisor to join their existing team, on an upper tier COMAH site in Stoke.
Reporting to the HSE Manager you assist in leading, facilitating and initiating activities to ensure the site operates in compliance with HS&E Legislation and the Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
The successful candidate will be an experienced HSE professional who is looking to join an existing team and a global company where ‘Safety First’ is not just a strap line on a website, a culture where health and safety is priority number one, always.
Key ResponsibilitiesCo-ordinate the HS&E risk assessment programme for the SiteReviewing Maintenance and Contractor RAMS. Lead and support Risk Assessments as needed and support with contractor management documentation. Support Hazard Study Process and HAZOPsSupport in maintaining an effective Permit To Work SystemCarry out Site HS&E Inductions for employees and provide HS&E training for staff. Liaise with external providers for courses delivered by external providersSupporting Operations Team on Emergency Training programme and arrangementsDevelop training packages for in-house use, including refresher trainingCoordinate the site STAR & SWOP programmes (Stop Think Assess the Risk and Safety Watch Observation Programmes)Ensure accidents, incidents, near misses and complaints are investigated sufficiently to prevent recurrence. Assist with investigations as needed and lead investigations for serious and potentially serious eventsManage the audit programme and conduct audits in support of the audit scheduleLead and participate in continual improvement activities and improvement projects to reduce risks on siteCoordinate and carry out, as appropriate, all aspects of site monitoring, e.g. Noise and dust monitoring. Arrange face fit testing for respiratory protective equipment wearersMaintenance of HS&E manuals for ISO14001 and ISO 45001Support for third party audits (BSI) and support regulatory visits by HSE, EA and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Required experience:Experience within a Health and Safety position within a chemical or hazardous environment, existing knowledge or experience on a COMAH site would be advantageousGraduate or equivalent in chemistry/chemical engineering or relevant subject eg Law. (Advantageous)Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards CMIOSH)Thorough knowledge of relevant ISO standards – ISO14001 and ISO45001.IT skills including Microsoft Office suite and SAPSkilled facilitator in Root Cause Analysis investigations.Internal HS&E Auditor (BSI auditor qualification or evidence of external training) (Advantageous)HAZOP/HAZID Study experience –evidence of training.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join to an international Chemical company, one with tremendous growth opportunity for the right person.
In return our client is offering £45,000 - £50,000pa, bonus and benefits.
*Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you.
About us:Handley James Chemical are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service.As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike.www.handleyjames.co.uk

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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