HSE Advisor

Genuit Group; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in civils and infrastructure is looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor. You will deliver the site's HSE strategic vision and ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety Regulations. The ideal candidate has qualifications like IOSH Managing Safety and experience with risk assessments. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, pension scheme, and health initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Math & English at Grade C or Equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safety is essential for the role.
• Previous experience conducting risk assessments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor safety programmes designed to improve behavioural safety.
• Support Managers and Supervisors in accident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety Regulations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Health and Safety regulations compliance

Accident investigation support

Communication

Behavioral safety programs

Education

GCSEs in Math & English at Grade C or Equivalent

NVQ level 3 in Occupational H&S

IOSH Managing Safety

CSCS Black or White Card

Job description

Overview

Closing Date for Application: Tuesday 30/09/2025

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry's widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions.

People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business. We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses.

Role

To deliver the site's Health, Safety & Environmental strategic vision in line with the Operational Strategic Pillars. To counsel, support, engage and encourage all levels of the teams to a proactive approach to Risk Management, whilst also challenging leaders in all HSE related aspects to ensure a Beyond Compliance performance in our pursuit of Zero Harm.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor safety programmes designed to improve behavioural safety.
• Support Managers and Supervisors in accident investigations and near-miss root cause elimination, ensuring timely and thorough completion.
• Support and conduct external audits and regulatory visits.
• Work within the Advisor framework to ensure progression of site activities and compliance with legal requirements such as PUWER, Lifting Equipment, LOTO, DSEAR, First Aid, etc.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety Regulations and report legislative requirements such as RIDDOR.
• Complete all mandatory training.
• Deliver the CGU HSE Strategy Plan and effective Toolbox Talks to inspire and inform.
• Lead the HSE Ambassador Programme and the Communication and Training plan.
• Coordinate site installation activities.
• Advise on people elements (home working, young persons, new & expectant mothers, wellbeing, PPE).
• Lead the ongoing safety improvements and risk management activities to support Zero Harm.

Person

• GCSEs in Math & English at Grade C or Equivalent
• NVQ level 3 in Occupational H&S desirable, but not essential
• IOSH Managing Safety is essential for the role
• Previous experience working in Health, Safety & Environmental topics desirable
• Previous experience conducting risk assessments is essential
• CSCS Black Card or CSCS White Card (AQP Academically Qualified Person)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
• 2x Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu vouchers
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
• Free on-site parking

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.