Sheq Advisor

Manpower; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EP

Employee life insurance

Lifestyle and leisure discounts

Bike to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Ongoing training, support and career发展

Job summary

Manpower in Carryduff, Northern Ireland seeks a proactive SHEQ Advisor to support Non-Hazardous Waste operations across NI. You will develop and implement effective SHEQ systems, ensuring compliance with legislation and ISO standards, while promoting a positive safety culture at multiple sites.

The role reports to the SHEQ Manager and involves audits, risk assessments, training, and stakeholder engagement across depots and facilities. Regular travel, full-time hours (45/wk) apply.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely, with willingness to achieve NEBOSH within the first year.
• Experience in an operational health and safety role.
• Experience completing risk assessments and developing procedural documentation.
• Knowledge of incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis.
• Good understanding of current health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Auditing and inspection experience.
• Experience delivering training to employees at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and solution-focused approach.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites.
• Experience working within the waste sector.
• Experience from manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, fuel or similar operational environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly SHEQ huddles and track actions.
• Conduct site inspections across depots and facilities.
• Identify, report and follow up on non-conformances and hazards.
• Monitor inspections, testing programmes and equipment compliance.
• Maintain structured SHEQ documentation and filing systems.
• Plan, coordinate and support internal and external audits, inspections and accreditation activities.
• Conduct internal audits against relevant ISO standards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain compliance and inspection readiness matrices across assigned sites.
• Monitor SHEQ KPIs and support performance reporting.
• Assist with incident, accident and near miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and safety communications.
• Support the review and continuous improvement of SHEQ policies, procedures and management systems.
• Assist management teams with the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Support contractor approval processes, contractor audits and performance reviews.
• Manage PPE requirements, inspections and associated compliance activities, including RPE and face fit testing.
• Coordinate SHEQ training requirements and deliver training where required.
• Participate in external inspections and liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors and client representatives.
• Promote employee consultation and engagement on SHEQ matters.
• Carry out additional SHEQ duties as required to support operational and business needs.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

HSE auditing

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Communication skills

Microsoft Word/Excel/Teams

Full UK Driving Licence

Waste sector experience

ISO 9001/14001/45001 knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SHEQ Advisor Manpower•Carryduff, County Down

Location: Carryduff, Northern Ireland
Hours: Full Time, 45 Hours per Week Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and driven SHEQ Advisor to support our Non-Hazardous Waste operations across Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced health, safety, environmental and quality professional to play a key role in ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement and promoting a positive safety culture across multiple operational sites.
Working closely with the SHEQ Manager, you will support the development and implementation of effective SHEQ systems, processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and ISO accreditations. You will work closely with operational teams, providing guidance and practical support to maintain high standards of safety, quality and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in weekly SHEQ huddles, tracking actions and driving improvements.
• Conduct regular site inspections across operational depots and facilities, monitoring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Identify, report and follow up on non-conformances, hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and audit internal and external inspections, statutory testing programmes and equipment compliance.
• Maintain structured SHEQ documentation and filing systems.
• Plan, coordinate and support internal and external audits, inspections and accreditation activities.
• Conduct internal audits against relevant ISO standards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain compliance and inspection readiness matrices across assigned sites.
• Monitor SHEQ KPIs and support performance reporting.
• Assist with incident, accident and near miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and safety communications.
• Support the review and continuous improvement of SHEQ policies, procedures and management systems.
• Assist management teams with the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Support contractor approval processes, contractor audits and performance reviews.
• Manage PPE requirements, inspections and associated compliance activities, including RPE and face fit testing.
• Coordinate SHEQ training requirements and deliver training where required.
• Participate in external inspections and liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors and client representatives.
• Promote employee consultation and engagement on SHEQ matters.
• Carry out additional SHEQ duties as required to support operational and business needs.

Candidate Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely (with a willingness to achieve NEBOSH General Certificate within the first year).
• Experience within an operational health and safety role.
• Experience completing risk assessments and developing procedural documentation.
• Knowledge of incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis.
• Good understanding of current health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Practical auditing and inspection experience.
• Experience delivering training to employees at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and solution-focused approach.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites.
• Experience working within the waste sector.
• Experience from manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, fuel or similar operational environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
• Full-time role based in Carryduff.
• Regular travel to operational facilities in Carryduff and Downpatrick.
• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Regular exposure to industrial environments, including noise, dust and heavy machinery.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.

What's on Offer

• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Employee life insurance.
• Lifestyle and leisure discounts.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Ongoing training, support and career development opportunities.