HSE Advisor

Andrews Recruitment Group; Grays; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor for a large 24/7 manufacturing operation in Essex. This site-based role will support operational management with health, safety and environmental performance across a busy heavy industrial environment.

The successful candidate will drive the site safety strategy, lead audits and incident investigations, manage occupational health and environmental risks, and coach teams to build a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in site-based HSE roles
• Experience in heavy industry/manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation
• Experience with contractor management and permit-to-work systems
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of occupational health surveillance and environmental permits

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the site HSE strategy and safety improvement plan
• Provide practical HSE advice to operational management
• Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Develop and monitor corrective and preventative actions
• Coordinate HSE meetings and risk working groups
• Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems and external audits
• Manage contractor safety, inductions and permit-to-work arrangements
• Coordinate occupational health surveillance programmes
• Maintain emergency response plans and site drills
• Coach supervisors and managers on HSE performance
• Produce HSE reports and improvement actions

Skills

HSE compliance

Incident investigations

ISO 45001

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CMIOSH

Job description

HSE Advisor

Thurrock, Essex
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Permanent | Full Time | Site-Based

We are recruiting for an experienced HSE Advisor to join a large 24/7 manufacturing operation in Essex.

This is a hands‑on, site‑based role supporting operational management with health, safety and environmental performance across a busy heavy industrial environment.

The successful HSE Advisor will help drive site safety strategy, improve standards, support incident investigations, manage occupational health and environmental risks, and work closely with operational teams to build a strong safety culture.

The Role

As HSE Advisor, you will:

• Support delivery of the site HSE strategy and safety improvement plan
• Provide practical HSE advice and challenge to operational management
• Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Develop and monitor corrective and preventative actions
• Lead site HSE meetings and risk working groups
• Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems and external audits
• Manage contractor safety, inductions and permit-to-work arrangements
• Support occupational health surveillance programmes
• Coordinate monitoring for dust, noise, vibration and other occupational hazards
• Maintain emergency response plans and coordinate site drills
• Support behavioural safety and safety culture initiatives
• Coach supervisors and operational leaders on HSE performance
• Manage environmental compliance including waste, dust, water and noise
• Support safe systems around LOTO, confined spaces, work at height and mobile plant
• Produce HSE reports, performance data and improvement actions

What We’re Looking For

The successful HSE Advisor will ideally have:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a site-based or multi-site HSE role
• Experience within manufacturing, heavy industry, construction materials or a similar environment
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation
• Good understanding of COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, Working at Height and CDM
• Experience managing contractors and permit-to-work systems
• Experience supporting incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of occupational health surveillance and occupational hygiene
• Experience with environmental compliance and permits
• Understanding of process safety and machinery safety
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working with both shop floor teams and senior management

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• CMIOSH or actively working towards Chartered membership

About You

You will be a practical and credible HSE professional who is comfortable being visible on site and challenging unsafe practices where required.

You will be:

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Confident working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Strong at building relationships with operational teams
• Comfortable coaching supervisors and managers
• Analytical and detail focused
• Passionate about continuous improvement
• Able to work independently while supporting the wider HSE function

This opportunity would suit candidates currently working as:

HSE Advisor | Health & Safety Advisor | SHE Advisor | EHS Advisor | HSEQ Advisor | Health & Safety Manager | Safety Advisor