SHEQ Advisor

Grundon Waste Management; Benson; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work style

Career development

Job summary

Grundon Waste Management is seeking a dynamic SHEQ Advisor for our Head Office in Benson. You will provide practical guidance on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality and translate legislation into workable procedures.

Role involves audits, incident investigations, delivering training, and promoting a positive safety culture across sites. Requires NEBOSH certificate, 3+ years' experience, ISO audits, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Safety & Environmental Certificate (or equivalent) is essential.
• Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience in a similar SHEQ role.
• Proven experience auditing against ISO 45001, 14001, 9001, and 50001.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging health and safety training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive SHEQ support and practical guidance across the business.
• Translate legislation into clear procedures and management system documentation.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and investigations with practical recommendations.
• Lead safety training, toolbox talks, and safety communications.
• Collate SHEQ data and support CPD and competence development.

Skills

Auditing experience

Training delivery

ISO audits

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office proficiency

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH Safety & Environmental Certificate

Auditor/training qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Outlook

Job description

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, but the nature of the role may mean additional hours from time to time and flexibility to sometimes work to suit certain shift patterns

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future?

At Grundon, we are seeking a dynamic, passionate and driven SHEQ Advisor to join our team at our Head Office in Benson.

This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations.

Reporting into the Head of SHEQ the SHEQ Advisor will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation's commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality excellence. The successful candidate will provide practical guidance and support to managers, helping to ensure robust procedures and systems are in place to meet legislative requirements, industry best practice, and external standards.

Due to the nature of the role you may occasionally be required to work additional hours, and a flexible approach will be needed to support varying shift patterns when required.

What will you do

• Provide proactive SHEQ support, advice and practical guidance across the business.
• From support of the Head of SHEQ Translate legislation and guidance into clear, workable procedures and management system documentation.
• Monitor and review health & safety legislation and guidance, sharing key updates across the SHEQ team and wider business.
• Ensure consistent application of SHEQ policies and procedures, working closely with the wider SHEQ team.
• Champion a positive health & safety culture across all sites and levels of the organisation.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections and audits to identify risks and support effective control measures.
• Lead and support accident and incident investigations, including reporting and practical recommendations.
• Contribute to SHEQ communications, including toolbox talks, safety alerts and monthly performance dashboards.
• Support and promote safety initiatives, including organising and facilitating Safety Champion meetings to drive engagement and share best practice across the business.
• Support manual handling programmes, including POPs training and TRACA monitoring.
• Deliver and support SHEQ training across the business, including inductions and mandatory courses.
• Produce engaging content for internal communications, including Safety Matters articles.
• Collate and interpret SHEQ data and statistics for reporting purposes.
• Maintain your professional development through ongoing CPD and competence.

Why you will like working here:

• A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture.
• Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Competitive salary and great benefits.
• A company that values your voice and ideas.

About You

• Recognised auditor and training qualification, supported by a NEBOSH Safety & Environmental Certificate (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience in a similar SHEQ role.
• Proven experience in accident and incident investigation, including clear report writing and analysis.
• Strong experience auditing against ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 50001 standards.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging health and safety training to a range of audiences.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

About Grundon?

Grundon is the UK's largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.

Why Grundon?

At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry's most respected names.