Senior HSE Advisor

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, is a leading manufacturer of civil and infrastructure solutions. They specialise in engineered stormwater & sewer management systems, network and green asset solutions, and offer dedicated installation services.

Senior HSE Advisor - Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation & maintenance of HSE management systems across the site.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety & Environmental legislation, company standards & customer requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, behavioural safety observations & track corrective actions to completion.
• Lead and support incident, accident, near miss & environmental event investigations.
• Monitor HSE performance data, produce reports & identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support environmental monitoring programmes - waste management, recycling, energy consumption, water usage & emissions reporting.
• Build & promote a proactive safety culture through leadership visibility, coaching, engagement & behavioural safety initiatives.
• Lead external audits & regulatory visits while supporting customer, certification & compliance audits.
• Support delivery of HSE training programmes & provide practical coaching to reinforce safe working practices.
• Support development & implementation of HSE strategies & initiatives aligned to business objectives & sustainability goals.

Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management qualification.
• Previous experience in Health, Safety & Environmental Management.
• Experience with sustainability programmes, carbon reporting, & circular economy initiatives.
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry, additives & chemical hazard management.
• Experience with process safety, automation safety & machine safeguarding.
• HSE leadership experience within plastics, chemicals or high risk manufacturing environments.
• Proficient IT skills - Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation & plastics sector regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of developing & implementing HSE strategy across multi site operations.
• Experience with ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 management systems.
• Strong leadership, influencing & communication skills.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (pro rata).
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%.
• Genuit ShareSave scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products.