HSEQ Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading group in the UK seeks an HSEQ Advisor to uphold high standards in health, safety, environmental protection, and quality management. The successful candidate will manage compliance, train staff, and conduct audits while fostering continuous improvement within the HSEQ management system.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus holiday buy-back scheme

Pension

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have full rights to work in the UK (IDLR or Settled Status).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and liaise with HSEQ auditors to maintain company accreditations.
• Guide and train employees on HSEQ matters to ensure legal compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safe operational procedures.

Skills

Risk Assessments

Health and Safety Policies

Training

Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Education

NEBOSH General or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The McDermott group is seeking an HSEQ Advisor based in Perth, Scotland. This role is crucial in maintaining high standards in health, safety, environmental protection, and quality management.

Overview of the Role

• Position: HSEQ Officer
• Holidays: 30 days, with an additional day per year of service (max 5 days), plus holiday buy-back scheme of 5 days
• Benefits: Pension, Employee Referral Scheme

Company Overview

We are a leading privately owned collection of diverse companies operating throughout Scotland and the UK, specializing in sectors such as automotive manufacturing, construction, technical consultancy, and more.

Responsibilities

• Manage and liaise with HSEQ auditors to maintain company accreditations
• Develop, monitor, and maintain procedures within the Quality Management System
• Guide and train employees on HSEQ matters to ensure legal compliance
• Plan and conduct audits, and implement best practices
• Provide internal training on HSEQ topics
• Ensure company processes meet their objectives and promote continuous improvement
• Maintain the integrity of the HSEQ management system
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safe operational procedures
• Perform regular site inspections for policy adherence
• Ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards
• Develop health and safety strategies and policies
• Lead safety training sessions for staff and management
• Maintain records of inspections, incidents, and accidents; produce reports and statistics
• Stay updated on legislation and industry developments
• Produce management reports, newsletters, and bulletins
• Ensure safe installation and disposal of hazardous substances (e.g., asbestos)
• Advise on specialized areas like fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, and machinery safeguarding
• Manage emergency procedures, signage, PPE, and COSHH controls
• Qualifications: NEBOSH General or equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of risk assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR, DSE, and auditing
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel
• Must have full rights to work in the UK (IDLR or Settled Status)

Note: We do not sponsor visas. Only applications from candidates with full UK work rights will be considered. Please specify your work status in your application.

Our inclusive workplace values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.