QHSE Advisor

We are currently looking to recruit for a company in the Colne area who are looking for a QHSE Advisor. This vacancy is being recruited on a permanent basis and comes with an excellent benefits package. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar position previously and have some form of H&S qualification, Ideally NEBOSH. Please see below duties and responsibilities:

Policy and procedure:

* Reviewing and updating existing policies, procedures and forms to ensure that working practices are safe and comply with all relevant legislation.

* Developing new policies, procedures and forms where appropriate to ensure that working practices are safe and comply with all relevant legislation.

* Obtaining evidence (e.g. weekly system checks, internal audits, site inspections) and maintaining records to demonstrate that company policies and procedures are being followed in practice.

* Co-ordinating and maintaining the sub-contractor approval process.

* Providing ad hoc advice across the business on all matters relating to health, safety and the environment.

Reporting and communication:

* Producing monthly reports for circulation to the Board and the Senior Management Team.

* Producing quarterly QHSE newsletter and other internal communications for circulation to all employees.

* Producing Construction Phase Plans where required for new installation and modernisation projects.

* Producing generic and site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements for both Installation Department and Service Department where required.

* Co-ordinating and chairing regular Safety Committee meetings.

* Completing H&S and environmental sections of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitations to Tender.

* Carrying out accident/incident investigations and making recommendations for remedial action.

Training:

* Leading in-house training with managers and employees about quality, health, safety and environmental issues when required.

* Attending toolbox talks to deliver quality, health, safety and environmental training when required.

* Maintaining training matrix for all employees and ensuring H&S courses are carried out and refreshed on a timely basis.

* Carrying out a regular programme of site audits and feeding back results to the relevant Line Manager.

* Carrying out all aspects of quality, health, safety and environmental induction for new starters.

Technical knowledge and competency:

* Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all HSE guidance.

* Attending LEIA Safety Forums twice yearly & IOSH seminars and reading professional journals.

* Ensuring we maintain accreditation to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001

* Renewing safety accreditations – CHAS, SAFE contractor and Constructionline – when they fall due each year

Fleet management:

* Ensuring weekly van checks are carried out by all company vehicle drivers.

* Arranging service, MOT, Tax and repairs for all company vehicles on a timely basis

* Organise hire vehicles when required.

Hours of work & benefits:

* Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (40 hours a week) with a possibility of 35 hours if needed.

* Salary £30,000 + 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Company Pension scheme

* Death in Service Scheme

If you feel you have the right experience for this position, then please apply immediately