QHSE Advisor

Vanderlande; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bupa Medical Cover

YuLife wellbeing membership

Cycle to work scheme

Pension with Aviva

Achievers recognition platform

Job summary

Vanderlande in London (Heathrow) is seeking a QHSE Advisor to support ongoing safety, environmental and quality initiatives within the airport operations. Working from a busy terminal environment, you will advise Vanderlande teams on legislation, ISO standards and Heathrow requirements, helping to drive improvements and maintain certification.

The role requires NEBOSH L3 or equivalent, IOSH membership, strong incident investigation skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification (L3) is the minimum requirement.
• Membership with IOSH or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and presentation skills.
• Practical HSE experience in a maintenance/engineering context.
• Experience in incident/accident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Experience developing & delivering HSEQ training.
• Internal auditing qualification is desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related apps.
• Experience coordinating external client and supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to Vanderlande teams to meet legislation, ISO standards, company processes and Heathrow standards.
• Support implementation of Vanderlande QHSE policies to drive improvements and maintain certification.
• Promote proactive QHSE management within a Terminal environment with Heathrow representatives.
• Drive an incident and injury free culture and risk reduction.
• Assist teams in compiling user friendly QHSE documentation and attending H&S meetings and training.
• Ensure competence of teams and maintain records of risks and non-conformances.
• Liaise with Service and Heathrow teams to close out actions and non-conformances.
• Carry out risk assessments in designated locations (Fire, Workplace/Welfare, PUWER).
• Support investigations of issues/accidents and produce root cause analyses.
• Facilitate corrective and preventive actions with relevant teams.
• Undertake internal audits and follow up findings.
• Communicate companywide issues to relevant teams.
• Assist QHSE Manager and other advisors to meet objectives.

Skills

NEBOSH L3

IOSH member

HSEQ training

Report writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH L3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit tools

Job description

Job Title QHSE Advisor Job Description Title: QHSE Advisor Reports to: HSE Manager – Strategic Partnership Location: London, Heathrow Contract Type: Permanent

Introduction to role

Vanderlande is the market leader in efficient logistics process automation within the airports and parcel sector. In addition, we are a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses. Vanderlande has a strong strategic partnership with Heathrow Airport. Heathrow, with more than 80 million passengers a year, is the most active airport in Europe as it has the most connections to other airports. All these passengers expect their luggage to reach the same destination. That’s where Vanderlande comes in as a strategic partner having full responsibility of the performance and maintenance of Heathrow’s baggage handling systems.

Role Responsibilities

The position is core business hours Monday to Friday.

• Provide advice and support to Vanderlande teams to meet requirements of legislation, ISO standard, company processes & procedures and Heathrow standards.
• Support implementation of the Vanderlande QHSE Policies to drive improvements and gain / maintain certification.
• Promote a proactive approach to QHSE management while being based within a Terminal, regular contact with supervisors, managers and Heathrow representatives to ensure issues are clearly understood and effectively managed.
• Drive an incident & injury free culture.
• Maintain a strong focus on risk reduction & risk management and driving behavioural safety.
• Assist teams in compiling and communicating user friendly documentation to manage QHSE risks including H&S meetings, H&S training, noticeboard materials etc.
• Assist managers in ensuring competence of their teams and ensuring adequate records are maintained along with key risks and non-conformances.
• Liaise with the Service teams and Heathrow teams to close out actions and non-conformances.
• Carry out risk assessments in designated locations (Fire, Workplace/Welfare and PUWER).
• Support site teams with the investigation of issues, accidents, incidents and non-conformances, including production of accident & incident reports and root cause analysis.
• Facilitate the delivery of corrective and preventive actions for significant issues in conjunction with the relevant teams / managers.
• Undertake Internal Audits with reports and follow up of findings.
• Communicate companywide issues to relevant teams.
• Assist QHSE Manager and support other advisors across service/projects in meeting objectives.

Role Qualification and Skills

• Detailed knowledge of health, safety & environmental legislation underpinned by a NEBOSH qualification (L3 Certificate as a minimum requirement), and other relevant HSEQ training.
• Membership with professional bodies such as IOSH or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, written oral and presentation skills as well as proven leadership and communication skills at all levels within the business and the client (Heathrow).
• Practical HSE experience in either a Maintenance, Construction, Engineering, or similar medium to high-risk industry, and application of health & safety practices in a variety of working environments.
• Experience in incident and accident investigation, management and report compilation including detailed Root Cause Analysis.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Experience in development & delivery of HSEQ training packages such as Inductions, Toolbox Talks, Safety Alerts, Incident Investigation & Risk Assessment.
• Internal Auditing qualification (Internal Auditor qualification – desired).
• Proficient with microsoft office and relevent applications.
• Experience coordinating external client and supplier audits and associated activities.
• Experience supporting teams in delivering high standards of safety, quality & environmental management through appropriate processes, communication, auditing and follow up.

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Yellow Nest is a salary exchange scheme that reduces childcare costs for parents and employers
• Pension with Aviva
• Access to Achievers an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers
• Where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability status.

If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore, any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving.

Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact.

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