Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Advisor (SHEQ Advisor)

WJ Group Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK highways safety marking firm is seeking a full-time SHEQ Advisor to oversee health and safety compliance across its South-East depots. In this role, you will conduct site audits, deliver safety training, and collaborate closely with teams and clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong SHEQ experience, a NEBOSH certificate, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary range of £40,000 - £50,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a company car and annual bonus.

Benefits

Company car

Annual bonus

Healthcare cover

25 days annual leave

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Proven SHEQ experience ideally within construction.
• A proactive flexible mindset with willingness to learn.
• Strong teamwork skills working collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational ability to manage a varied workload.
• Clear communication to engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive site audits and produce compliance reports.
• Lead H&S meetings and deliver Toolbox Talks.
• Investigate near misses and implement preventative measures.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams.

Skills

SHEQ experience

Risk management

Teamwork

Organizational ability

Communication skills

Confidence in presenting

Self-motivation

Health and safety knowledge

IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

NEBOSH General Health and Safety Certificate Level 3

Full UK driving licence

Job description

About the Role

This is SHEQ Advisor position is a full-time role where you will be working with our South-East depots. You will be working within the existing Health and Safety management team across the UK typical working days are Monday to Friday 9-5 however flexibility to work nights occasional weekends and on occasion working away from home is required.

You will engage with WJ operatives and teams around the country our clients and subcontractors. Your main duties will be but not limited to :

• Carry out proactive site audits and review RAMS to keep operations safe and compliant.
• Produce clear audit reports that turn findings into practical actions.
• Conduct Drug & Alcohol testing to support a safe working environment.
• Investigate near misses identifying root causes and driving preventative improvements.
• Lead depot H&S meetings ensuring actions are captured and communicated.
• Deliver engaging Toolbox Talks and safety briefings to strengthen safety culture.
• Report on compliance standards and work quality to support continuous improvement.
• Audit subcontractors to ensure consistent adherence to H&S requirements.
• Build strong collaboration with customers and internal H&S teams.
• Test and assess new equipment / materials and provide evidence-based recommendations.

Qualifications

About you :

• Proven SHEQ experience ideally within construction demonstrating a solid understanding of risk management compliance and safe working practices.
• A proactive flexible mindset with the willingness to learn adapt and support new safety initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
• Strong teamwork skills working collaboratively with operatives managers and clients to promote a positive safety culture.
• Excellent organisational ability with the capacity to plan prioritise and manage a varied workload effectively.
• Clear and confident communication able to engage with people at all levels and deliver safety messages that are understood and acted upon.
• Confidence in presenting to groups delivering Toolbox Talks briefings and training in an engaging and credible way.
• Self-motivation and independence taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Solid practical knowledge of health and safety supported by hands-on experience in operational environments.
• Competent IT skills especially in Outlook Word and Excel to produce reports manage data and communicate effectively.

• Minimum NEBOSH General Health and Safety Certificate Level 3 or equivalent.
• A full UK driving licence.

Additional Information

• Annual salary of 40000 - 50000 (dependant on experience)
• Benefits Package including; Company car Annual bonus 25 days annual leave Bank holidays.
• Healthcare cover : 24 / 7 GP appointments & cashback on health expenses.
• On the job training to gain insight into WJs processes and procedures.
• An opportunity to be part of our industry-leading team.
• Opportunity for training and future development.

About WJ

WJ Group is the market leader in highways safety marking and maintenance in the UK and we are on an exciting and ambitious growth journey of which you can be an essential part. With the continued rapid growth of our business out Health and Safety teams role is to support our team of over 600 people working in various field operational and office-based roles.

Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!

WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process please reach out to us directly at

WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

Graphic Designing,Engineering,Airbus,Corporate Risk Management,Glass,EHS

Experience

years

Vacancy

1