Trainee HSE Advisor - Norwich

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Norwich; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad is seeking a Trainee HSE Advisor based in Norwich, Gt. Yarmouth or Aldermaston, covering the South and South East. The role is for an individual keen to develop in Health and Safety within a construction setting and is permanent, with 38-hour weeks from Monday to Friday.

The position offers a structured development path including IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications, with duties spanning inductions, on-site safety coaching, RAMS, safety tours and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, engineering, construction, maintenance or similarly regulated environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation and its practical application.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage at all levels.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience on a construction site in a construction position (e.g., Scaffolder).
• Ability to obtain UK National SC (Security Clearance).

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding of new employees, including inductions and Drug & Alcohol screening.
• Provide day-to-day HSEQ advice and support to site management and teams.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with Altrad procedures and client rules.
• Assist with RAMS preparation, review and implementation.
• Maintain a strong regional presence and promote safe behaviours.
• Deliver toolbox talks and HSEQ briefings.
• Produce accurate HSEQ reports and maintain records.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Job description

Altrad is currently looking for a Trainee HSE Advisor to join the team based in one of regional offices (Norwich, Gt. Yarmouth or Aldermaston) covering areas of the South and South East.

This position would suit an individual currently working within the construction industry who has a strong interest in developing a career in Health and Safety and is committed to undertaking further professional development.

This role will involve working 38 hour weeks Monday - Friday.

The position is paid (£22.50 per hour), must be local to the Norwich region.

The role is permanent.

Key Deliverables

• Support the onboarding of new employees, including company and site inductions, and Drug & Alcohol screening.
• Provide day-to-day HSEQ advice and support to site management, supervisors and operational teams.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure compliance with Altrad procedures, client site rules, permit-to-work requirements and relevant legislation.
• Assist with the preparation, review and implementation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Maintain a strong visible presence across the region
• Promote positive safety behaviours by coaching and engaging with employees at all levels.
• Apply Human Performance principles by encouraging a questioning attitude, learning from operational experience and supporting the prevention of human error.
• Carry out planned inspections and safety tours, ensuring corrective actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Support investigations into incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks & HSEQ briefings.
• Produce accurate HSEQ reports and maintain records in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Values teamwork, communication, and mutual respect to support a high-performing workplace achieving collective success.
• Experience working within a in an industrial, engineering, construction, maintenance or similarly regulated environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation and its practical application.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence employees, supervisors and client representatives.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.Familiar with Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to develop this further.Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience on a construction site in a construction position e.g. Scaffolder
• The ability to obtain UK National SC (Security Clearance).

Development Opportunities

• IOSH Managing Safely.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Offshore Survival training.
• Ongoing development programme.