HSEQ Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading group operating in various sectors is seeking an HSEQ Advisor to uphold health, safety, environmental protection, and quality management standards. This role involves developing customer relationships, conducting audits, and training staff on HSEQ matters, ensuring compliance and continual improvement.

Benefits

30 days holidays, with 1 additional day per year of service

Holiday buy-back scheme

Pension

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Hands-on approach to implementing processes.
• Experience or training as an auditor.

Responsibilities

• Manage and liaise with HSEQ auditors to secure certifications.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safe operational procedures.
• Lead training sessions on HSEQ issues.

Skills

Risk assessments

COSHH

RIDDOR

DSE regulations

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

NEBOSH General or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The McDermott group is seeking an HSEQ Advisor based in Perth, Scotland, to uphold high standards in health, safety, environmental protection, and quality management.

Overview of the Role

• HSEQ Officer
• Holidays: 30 days, with 1 additional day per year of service (max 5 days). Holiday buy-back scheme of 5 days.
• Pension
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Location: Perth, Scotland

Company Overview

We are a leading privately owned group operating across various sectors in Scotland and the UK, including automotive, construction, consultancy, manufacturing, property, and renewable energy, among others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage and liaise with HSEQ auditors to secure and maintain certifications.
• Create, monitor, and update procedures within the Quality Management System.
• Coach and advise staff on HSEQ matters to ensure legal compliance.
• Plan and conduct audits, documenting outcomes and implementing improvements.
• Provide training on HSEQ topics to staff.
• Ensure processes meet their intended outputs and report on performance and improvements.
• Promote customer focus and maintain the integrity of the HSEQ system.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safe operational procedures.
• Perform site inspections to ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Develop health and safety strategies and policies.
• Lead training sessions for managers and staff on HSEQ issues.
• Maintain records of inspections, incidents, and accidents, producing reports and statistics.
• Stay updated on legislation and industry developments.
• Produce management reports, newsletters, and bulletins.
• Ensure safe installation of equipment and manage hazardous substance disposal (e.g., asbestos, COSHH).
• Advise on specialist areas like fire safety, hazardous substances, noise, and machinery safeguarding.
• Manage emergency procedures, signage, PPE, and COSHH controls.
• Hold NEBOSH General or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate passion and knowledge in HSEQ subjects.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR, and DSE regulations.
• Experience or training as an auditor.
• Hands-on approach to implementing processes and change.
• Hold a full UK driving license and be willing to travel.
• Must have full rights to work in the UK (IDLR or Settled Status).

Note: We do not sponsor visas and only accept applications from candidates with full UK work rights and settled status. Please specify your status in your application.

Our inclusive workplace values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. We welcome all candidates and will accommodate any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.