Health & Safety Advisor

Grays, Borough of Thurrock

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HSE Advisor

Thurrock, Essex
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Permanent | Full Time | Site-Based

We are recruiting for an experienced HSE Advisor to join a large 24/7 manufacturing operation in Essex.

This is a hands-on, site-based role supporting operational management with health, safety and environmental performance across a busy heavy industrial environment.

The successful HSE Advisor will help drive site safety strategy, improve standards, support incident investigations, manage occupational health and environmental risks, and work closely with operational teams to build a strong safety culture.

The Role

As HSE Advisor, you will:

Support delivery of the site HSE strategy and safety improvement plan
Provide practical HSE advice and challenge to operational management
Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
Support incident investigations and root cause analysis
Develop and monitor corrective and preventative actions
Lead site HSE meetings and risk working groups
Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems and external audits
Manage contractor safety, inductions and permit-to-work arrangements
Coordinate monitoring for dust, noise, vibration and other occupational hazards
Maintain emergency response plans and coordinate site drills
Coach supervisors and operational leaders on HSE performance
Manage environmental compliance including waste, dust, water and noise

What We’re Looking For

The successful HSE Advisor will ideally have:

3–5 years’ experience in a site-based or multi-site HSE role
Experience within manufacturing, heavy industry, construction materials or a similar environment
Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation
Good understanding of COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, Working at Height and CDM
Experience managing contractors and permit-to-work systems
Experience supporting incident investigation and root cause analysis
Knowledge of occupational health surveillance and occupational hygiene
Experience with environmental compliance and permits
Understanding of process safety and machinery safety
Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Confidence working with both shop floor teams and senior management

Qualifications

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
CMIOSH or actively working towards Chartered membership

This opportunity would suit candidates currently working as:

If you have strong site-based HSE experience within manufacturing or heavy industry and are looking for your next challenge, apply today for a confidential discussion

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