Risk & Assurance Advisor

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; High Offley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Discounts on groceries

Health resources

24 hour virtual GP

One paid day to volunteer

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to ensure site safety standards across the Midlands and Central England with national travel as required.

You will conduct site visits, identify hazards, and help operational teams implement control measures, while promoting best practice and a multi-layer assurance approach. The role emphasizes proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate in safety.
• Experience as Safety Advisor, ideally in waste management.
• Internal Auditor Training and willingness to participate in improvement programmes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for internal/external customers.
• Strong hazard perception and risk assessment abilities.
• Pragmatic approach to developing practical safety strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and actively support the business on R&A matters by conducting regular site visits to assure the business has the right standards in place.
• Identify risk and support Operational teams in implementing control measures while promoting best practice.
• Ensure improvement projects are implemented at site level and track outstanding actions within the site improvement plan.
• Be part of a multi-layer assurance strategy. Evaluate sites against Veolia Minimum Requirements (VMR) and visit locations to interact with operational teams and observe daily activities.
• Monitor site performance to identify where additional support/actions are required, escalating concerns to the Senior Advisor and/or manager.
• Promote good practice across the team and recommend improvements to standards (e.g., VMR).
• Monitor close-out of actions from audits, events and investigations; support sites in event investigations to identify root causes.
• Support R&A Team with communication on good practice and lessons learned.

Skills

Safety Advisor experience

Hazard perception

Effective communication

Problem-solving mindset

Pragmatic safety strategies

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

Salary: Competitive plus car/allowance, bonus and Veolia benefits

Job Details

• Hours: 40 hours per week Location: In and around the Midlands and Central England area, with the flexibility for national travel when required.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. Veolia is committed to an inclusive culture and sustainable impact.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Access to our company pension scheme.
• Discounts on groceries and well known retailers.
• Resources to support your physical, mental and financial health.
• 24 hour virtual GP access for you and family members.
• One paid day each year to volunteer.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide expert advice and actively support the business on R&A matters by conducting regular site visits to assure the business has the right standards in place.
• Identify risk and support Operational teams in implementing control measures while promoting best practice.
• Ensure improvement projects are implemented at site level and track outstanding actions within the site improvement plan.
• Be part of a multi-layer assurance strategy. Evaluate sites against Veolia Minimum Requirements (VMR) and visit locations to interact with operational teams and observe daily activities.
• Monitor site performance to identify where additional support/actions are required, escalating concerns to the Senior Advisor and/or manager.
• Promote good practice across the team and recommend improvements to standards (e.g., VMR).
• Monitor close-out of actions from audits, events and investigations; support sites in event investigations to identify root causes.
• Support R&A Team with communication on good practice and lessons learned.

What We Are Looking For

• The ideal candidate will combine technical knowledge with a keen eye for potential hazards and a practical mindset for problem-solving. They should be able to navigate complex situations, propose realistic solutions, and effectively communicate these to all levels of the business.
• Previous experience in a Safety Advisor role, ideally in the waste management sector, with a NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
• Internal Auditor Training with experience of different operational activities; motivated to participate in improvement programmes and implementation at operational sites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide industry-leading service to internal and external customers.
• Strong hazard perception skills and the ability to identify and assess risks in various environments.
• A pragmatic approach to finding solutions and developing practical safety strategies.

Governance

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management The ideal candidate will combine technical knowledge with a keen eye for potential hazards and a practical mindset for problem-solving. They should be able to navigate complex situations, propose realistic solutions, and effectively communicate these to all levels of the business.
• Previous experience in a Safety Advisor role, ideally in the waste management sector, with a NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
• Internal Auditor Training with experience of different operational activities; motivated to participate in improvement programmes and implementation at operational sites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide industry-leading service to internal and external customers.
• Strong hazard perception skills and the ability to identify and assess risks in various environments.
• A pragmatic approach to finding solutions and developing practical safety strategies.

Veolia is proud to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years (2023-2025). We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to fair treatment without discrimination. Disability Confident Employer: we offer adjustments where reasonable and appropriate, and an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria.

Additional Details

Salary: Competitive plus car/allowance, bonus and Veolia benefits

• Hours: 40 hours per week Location: In and around the Midlands and Central England area, with the flexibility for national travel when required.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. Veolia is committed to an inclusive culture and sustainable impact.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Access to our company pension scheme.
• Discounts on groceries and well known retailers.
• Resources to support your physical, mental and financial health.
• 24 hour virtual GP access for you and family members.
• One paid day each year to volunteer.Ongoing training and development opportunities.