Health & Safety Specialist

Gi Group; Corbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and staffing firm in Corbridge is seeking a Senior HSSE Specialist responsible for implementing health, safety, security, and environmental operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree and several years of relevant experience, preferably in the renewable energy or oil & gas sector. Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections, supporting projects, and ensuring compliance with HSSE regulations. A valid driving license and willingness to travel are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant work experience, preferably in renewable energy/oil & gas.
• Self-motivated and persistent in getting tasks done.
• Genuine interest in supporting wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor site-specific HSSE operations and tasks.
• Conduct site safety inspections and ensure compliance.
• Carry out internal and external audits and investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the HSSEQ Director, the HSSE Specialist is responsible for implementing and monitoring site-specific HSSE operations and tasks. You will be the primary contact for employees concerning safety-related matters and are responsible for the application of HSSEQ programmes.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and improvement of the HSSE (Q) Management systems, ensuring it complies with ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 and supporting with ISO 9001:2015.
• Ensuring that company strategies, policies and management system requirements for conventional health & safety are communicated and understood.
• Provide HSSE functional support to the business and projects.
• Maintaining and promoting high standards in Environment, Safety, Health and Security.
• Leading the development and execution of project HSSE deliverables and associated documentation.
• Carry out risk assessments, develop safe systems of work and promote safe practices at site.
• Monitor and assess hazardous work and carry out interventions as required.
• Conduct Site Safety inspections, inspect premises and the work environments to ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work and HSSE processes.
• Carry out internal and external audits & organise and manage 3rd party audits from certification bodies.
• Carry out investigation of incidents.
• Promoting learning and improvement through operational briefings, toolbox talks and presentations.
• Provide HSSE support to UK & International projects (travel required) internally and customer facing.
• Deliver internal training & inductions.
• Manage HSSE databases and compliance registers and carry out trend analysis.
• Support health and wellbeing surveillance and initiatives.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be: degree qualified (or equal) with several years relevant work experience preferably within the renewable energy/oil & gas sector.
• A first rate communicator who can build strong rapport with a diverse range of people.
• comfortable working in a range of environments, from the office, to supplier sites and our client\'s assembly facility.
• Self-motivated and persistent in getting from A to B.
• Adaptable when unexpected challenges crop up.
• Committed and diligent in solving problems, both on an individual and team basis.
• Genuine interest in other people and supporting wellbeing.

Other information

• A valid driving licence is required.
• A willingness to travel both in the UK, and abroad, is required.
• Successful applicants will be primarily based at our head office in the North East of England.
• For more information on this opportunity with our market leading client please contact the recruitment team or apply online.
• Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.