HSE Advisor

Placed: 06/12/17
Region: Manchester
Location: Manchester
Category: Jobs


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Global Testing, Inspection and Certification Business

Role: HSE Advisor
Location: Didsbury, Manchester
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus car allowance and excellent benefits package

TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN COMPLIANCE
This is a rare opportunity to join the Technical, Quality and Risk (TQR) team at Bureau Veritas, a true leader in testing, inspection and certification services.
Apply your skills, insight and experience to make sure this global leading organisation operates safely, our accreditations are used appropriately and ensure we drive the highest possible technical and ethical standards.
All backed by a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and structured development programme from an award-winning employer.

DELIVERY AND EXCELLENCE
We are looking for an experienced HSE Advisor to support the implementation and management of HSE within Bureau Veritas' UK Business.
You will be assisting in the implementation of a positive Health and Safety Culture, ensuring continuous improvement and providing support and advice to Business Unit staff at all levels.
Responsibilities include:
* Support the Head of HSE in the implementation and management of HSE
* Provide advice and support to all Bureau Veritas employees at all levels
* Attend Clients sites and Bureau Veritas offices when required
* Assist in the development of risk assessments and safe operational procedures, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards
* Ensure that safe working procedures are developed and implemented
* Provide advice on any changes to working practices, to ensure that they are safe and compliant with legislation
* Ensure compliance with all national and local regulations, standards, codes and company policies and advise employees and management on these regulatory issues
* Identify actions for the improvement of HSE and on-going continuous improvement practices
* Assist Management with incident investigations including unsafe conditions, near hits and accidents
* Assist in the development and production of in-house training and presentations
* Producing management reports and safety bulletins
* Keeping records of inspection findings and producing reports
* Compiling incident and accident statistics
* Support company's objectives for an incident free culture
* Perform HSE Audits both internally and on subcontractors and suppliers
* Maintaining a working knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation and any developments that could impact the company

Profile:
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Candidate requirements include:
* Grad IOSH qualified or above
* Holder of NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
* In depth understanding of UK H&S legislation
* A strong track record in promoting a positive health and safety culture in the work place
* Experience producing Health and Safety documentation
* Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and possess and the ability to build and maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
* Good personal organisational skills with the ability to multi-task, be pro-active and work on own initiative
* Self-motivated and keen to develop, with a willingness and desire to learn

A TRUE GLOBAL LEADER
Only Bureau Veritas can offer:
* Structured development programmes to help you fulfil your potential, including face to face and e-learning programmes
* The opportunity to deliver excellence for high profile clients, including some of the world's most recognised brands
* A long list of awards recognition including Top Employer four years in a row and continued success in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards

Plus:
* Comprehensive financial package including competitive salary and allowances, defined contribution pension, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, various insurances including Private Health Insurance and other flexible benefits to suit individual requirements