HSE Advisor

Our client is a technical industrial services company that helps its clients protect, and improve large industrial assets such as power stations, oil & gas facilities, shipyards, chemical plants, offshore platforms, defence sites, and construction projects.

Main Services

• Access Solutions - scaffolding, rope access, and elevated work platforms that allow workers to safely reach difficult areas.
• Insulation - thermal, cryogenic, and acoustic insulation for energy efficiency, temperature control, and noise reduction.
• Surface Protection - industrial painting, coating, corrosion prevention.

Purpose of the Role

To promote a positive health, safety, and environmental culture by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and industry standards while minimizing workplace risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace inspections and safety audits.
• Identify hazards and carry out risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Develop and implement HSE policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and training sessions.
• Monitor and report HSE performance metrics and KPIs.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and contractors on HSE matters.
• Promote employee engagement in health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, and documentation.
• Assist in environmental management activities, including waste management and pollution prevention.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma
  • IOSH Managing Safely or membership
  • IEMA qualifications (desirable)

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of risk assessment and hazard identification.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Investigation and problem solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and report writing skills.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE management systems.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Location

South Wales - Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Newport, Devon - Plymouth 1 day per week.