HSE Advisor

Fusion People Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for an HSE Advisor in Burton upon Trent. This role involves supporting the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental systems. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH Certificate and have experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with SHE legislation, managing audits, and driving continuous improvement. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. This is a 3-month contract for 37 hours per week, offering a negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience across multi-site operations (desirable).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams (desirable).
• Engineering background (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of SHE strategy and ensure compliance.
• Provide professional SHE guidance across operational areas.
• Lead and support improvement initiatives.
• Manage internal and external audit programmes.
• Coach and support internal auditors.
• Identify and implement opportunities for SHE improvement.
• Support external regulatory activities.
• Participate in accident/incident investigations.
• Compile KPI statistics and monthly reporting.
• Assist with Safety Committee meetings.
• Oversee health surveillance processes.
• Support creation and review of Risk Assessments.
• Provide SHE training and support colleagues.

Skills

Strong business and commercial awareness

Experience collecting and presenting KPIs

Experience developing and delivering HSE training

Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 / 18001 / 9001

Excellent understanding of SHE legislation

Strong IT skills, especially Excel

Well organised, able to manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication skills

Calm, proactive and adaptable

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Safety, Health & Environment

Job description

Job Title

HSE Advisor

Location

Burton on Trent

Hours

37 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Salary / Rate

Negotiable

Contract

3 Months

Job Purpose

Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety, health and environmental systems across the business. Promote a positive safety culture, ensure compliance with legislation, maintain accurate records for KPI reporting, and provide professional guidance, coaching and auditing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of SHE strategy and ensure compliance with legislation, company policies and corporate directives.
• Provide professional SHE guidance across operational areas, including maintenance of management systems and interpretation of legislation.
• Lead and support improvement initiatives and drive continuous SHE performance.
• Manage internal and external audit programmes, ensuring corrective actions are recorded and completed.
• Coach and support internal auditors to carry out effective audits.
• Identify and implement opportunities for safety, health and environmental improvement.
• Support external regulatory and audit activities (HSE, EA, BSI, etc.).
• Participate in accident/incident investigations, ensuring statutory reporting and root-cause analysis.
• Compile KPI statistics, trend analysis and monthly reporting.
• Assist with Safety Committee meetings and deputise for the SHE Manager when required.
• Oversee health surveillance processes and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Support creation and review of Risk Assessments and CoSHH Assessments, ensuring safe systems of work are implemented.
• Provide SHE training, site inductions and support colleagues with contractor/visitor management.
• Ensure personal and team safety by reporting hazards, unsafe acts and incidents.

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Senior Management, Functional Leaders, Supervisors, Employees.

External: Customers, Suppliers, Auditors, Regulatory Authorities, Fire Service, Others as required.

KPIs

• Completion of monthly reporting
• Adherence to audit schedule
• Meeting statutory deadlines
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Person Specification

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Desirable:

• Experience across multi-site operations
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Engineering background

Qualifications

Essential:

• NEBOSH Certificate in Safety, Health & Environment

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma
• Lead Auditor for ISO standards

Skills & Competencies

Essential:

• Strong business and commercial awareness
• Experience collecting and presenting KPIs
• Experience developing and delivering HSE training
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 / 18001 / 9001
• Excellent understanding of SHE legislation
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel
• Well organised, able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills
• Calm, proactive and adaptable
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Desirable:

• Problem-solving and analytical capability
• Experience designing KPIs

Physical Requirements

Combination of office and site-based work involving walking, bending, stretching and occasional lifting.

Equal Opportunities

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.