HSEQ Advisor

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HSEQ Advisor to join a forward-thinking company focused on safety, quality, and compliance. This role requires expertise in Quality and Health & Safety, especially within the food and pharmaceutical sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience with ISO standards and a commitment to continuous improvement. This opportunity offers a chance to influence safety culture within the organization.

Benefits

Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday

Progression/Development Plans

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality and Health & Safety roles.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience in food, beverage, lab, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and HAZOP studies.
• Lead and support incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Manage and resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Health & Safety Management

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

Risk Management

Job description

HSEQ Advisor - Manufacturing

Location - Newmarket, Cambridgeshire

Type - Permanent, Full Time

Salary - Up to £46k

Benefits - Life Assurance, EAP, 33 Days Holiday, Progression/Development Plans

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive QHSE Specialist to join a leading business in Newmarket. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE / SHEQ), particularly within Food, Beverage, or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Conduct and review risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and HAZOP studies
• Lead and support incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and root cause analysis
• Manage and resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with ISO 45001

Quality Assurance:

• Lead and support quality investigations, CAPA processes, and internal audits
• Assist with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification and surveillance audits
• Drive continuous improvement and quality control initiatives
• Support document control, SOP reviews, and compliance monitoring

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Deputise for the HSEQ Manager when required
• Collaborate with the Lab Lead and Lab Analyst to uphold QHSE standards
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on QHSE objectives

Requirements

• Proven experience in Quality and Health & Safety roles
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001
• Experience in food, beverage, lab, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar technical environments
• Familiarity with COSHH, HAZOP, and risk management frameworks
• Hands-on experience with non-conformance handling, incident investigations, and audit preparation
• Must hold a valid driving licence

Desirable (GTH):

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification
• Knowledge of SHEQ systems, compliance reporting, and EHS software tools

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where safety, quality, and compliance are central to operations. You'll be part of a cooperative team with real scope to grow, influence, and make a meaningful impact.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.