HSE Advisor

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced HSE Advisor to support safety, health, and environmental systems in Burton upon Trent. This role involves ensuring compliance with legislation, leading improvement initiatives, and conducting audits. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH Certificate and experience in manufacturing, along with strong communication and analytical skills. This position is offered on a 3-month contract with a focus on enhancing safety culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience across multi-site operations is desirable.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams is desirable.
• Engineering background is desirable.
• NEBOSH Diploma is desirable.
• Lead Auditor for ISO standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of SHE strategy and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Provide professional SHE guidance across operational areas.
• Lead and support improvement initiatives.
• Manage internal and external audit programmes.
• Coach and support internal auditors for effective audits.
• Identify and implement safety improvements.
• Participate in accident investigations and ensure reporting.
• 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 site inductions.
• Report hazards and ensure personal safety.

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.

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