Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) Advisor/ Officer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving SME capital equipment manufacturer near Leeds/Bradford Airport seeks an experienced QHSE Advisor/Officer to implement and monitor health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality standards. The role involves policy drafting, risk assessments, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate holds an IOSH certificate and has relevant manufacturing experience, offering a salary up to £38,000, comprehensive benefits, and the potential for a stable, progressive career.

Benefits

Pension with 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Health plan

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HSEQ Advisor or similar role within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of BRC, ISO management systems, especially ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Full-time work availability.
• Experience in UK manufacturing and right to work in the UK without expiry.

Responsibilities

• Draft and update HSEQ policies to ensure compliance with laws and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and deliver training on HSEQ topics, emergency procedures, and safety equipment use.
• Lead investigations, determine causes, develop prevention measures, and maintain compliance records.
• Ensure operations comply with environmental regulations, waste management, and sustainability practices.
• Monitor adherence to statutory, regulatory, contractual, and standard requirements.
• Identify improvement areas and implement initiatives to enhance HSEQ performance.

Education

IOSH certificate

NEBOSH or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) Advisor/Officer - Manufacturing - up to £38k - Near Leeds/Bradford Airport

Hays PLC is partnering exclusively with a thriving SME capital equipment manufacturer, serving a global client base. Known for innovative solutions, first-class service, and high-quality machines widely used across the FMCG sector, this organization is committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality.

To support these standards, they are seeking a dedicated and experienced HSEQ Advisor, due to internal promotion. The successful candidate will implement and monitor HSEQ policies to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Policy Implementation: Draft and update HSEQ policies to ensure compliance with laws and industry standards.
2. Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct risk assessments to identify hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
3. Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training on HSEQ topics, emergency procedures, and safety equipment use.
4. Incident Investigation and Reporting: Lead investigations, determine causes, develop prevention measures, and maintain compliance records.
5. Environmental Management: Ensure operations comply with environmental regulations, waste management, and sustainability practices.
6. Compliance Monitoring: Monitor adherence to statutory, regulatory, contractual, and standard requirements.
7. Continuous Improvement: Identify improvement areas and implement initiatives to enhance HSEQ performance.

Qualifications, Skills, and Essentials:

• Formal training: An IOSH certificate is essential; NEBOSH or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Experience: Proven experience in an HSEQ Advisor or similar role within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of BRC, ISO management systems, especially ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Full-time work availability.
• Initially on-site near Leeds/Bradford Airport during onboarding, then 1 day remote.
• Experience in UK manufacturing and right to work in the UK without expiry.

What’s in it for you?

This employer values talent and offers stable, progressive careers. Benefits include:

• Basic salary up to £38k DOE
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Pension with 8% employer contribution
• Health plan
• Free parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Wellbeing support
• Retail discounts

And much more. To register your interest, apply now or contact Karly Clark for more information. #4656173