SHEQ Advisor

Sisk; Folkestone and Hythe District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Safety Adviser to assist in managing safety, health, environment, and quality assurance in the rail industry. The role involves regular site inspections, overseeing compliance with legislation, and assisting in risk assessments. Candidates should have a NEBOSH certificate or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience in the rail industry. This position offers competitive salary, additional holiday, and pension options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with yearly increase

26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

Employer pension

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and Educational development

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in the rail industry.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety is required.
• Experience with risk assessments and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and review outputs to identify trends.
• Update systems, databases, and records as required.
• Assist Project Managers with accident investigations.

Skills

Experience in Rail industry

Understanding of SHEQ standards

Risk assessment skills

Education

Nebosh certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Tools

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Overview

Fuse Rail Ltd is a Principle Contractor for Network Rail. A specialist electrical company servicing the electrification and plant requirements within the rail industry. Located in Woodland Road, Lyminge, Kent

The Safety Adviser assists the SHEQ Manager who oversees the safety, health environment, and quality assurance side of the business. They supervise and coordinate work systems to ensure that the products or services of the company meet the highest quality standards and that the working conditions of the company are favourable and safe.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

• To conduct regular site inspections on the work force and review inspection outputs to identify trends and facilitate improvements.
• Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
• Represent the SHEQ Manager / Directors at Safety organisation meetings.
• Have a good understanding of relevant Network Rails group and line standards.
• To assist Project Managers to investigate accidents / incidents and ensure all documentation is processed timely and effectively.
• Advise line management and assist with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules and Company standards.
• Responsible for Legionella compliance within the Company.
• To develop a monthly SHEQ Communication Strategy for all sites and levels of staff, to include written information, toolbox talks and management briefs.
• Assist SHEQ Manager for Company preparations for annual H&S, Quality and environmental audits and rail specific RISQS.
• Assist with the facilitation of all forms of risk assessment e.g. general, manual handling, COSHH, fire prevention and provide a specialist response is required in relation to risk assessments performed by others on site.
• Critique operational documents with a view to eliminate / reduce risks associated with task specific operations.
• Work with the delivery teams to ensure Fuse Rail remains compliant to legislation and client standards.

Experience

• Rail industry: 3 years (desired)

Qualifications

• Nebosh certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (greater or equivalent) (Required)
• 9001 Lead Auditor
• IEMA Foundation Certificate

Additional Information

• Competitive Salary with yearly increase

• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

• Employer pension

• Enhanced parental leave

• Professional and Educational development

This is an exciting role for someone who wishes to further their career in a growing rail business. If you already have at least 3 years’ experience in the rail industry and hold at least the IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)pleaserequest the full job description and application form.

Fuse Rail Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.

*The full job specification is available on request

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.