Hseq Officer

HSEQ Officer

£35,000 - £45,000

Glasgow/Perth

The Recruitment Bunker are recruiting exclusively for a HSEQ Officer for a leading group of companies based in Scotland. The HSEQ Officer will coach, guide, advise and where necessary and instruct company employees including management on all HSEQ matters to ensure adherence to legalisation, industry & client standards, and company policies.

Overview of the Role:

HSEQ Officer

Holidays – 30 Days with option to buy additional 5

Location – Glasgow or Perth

Company Overview

Operating as a leading privately owned collection of diverse companies, our clients operate throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK. The multi-disciplined group has grown organically over the past 50 years and specialises in market sectors including automotive manufacturing, construction, technical consultancy, composite manufacturing, property investment, land development, mechanical services, heating, plumbing and electrical services, renewable technologies, software development and internet of things.

Responsibilities

• To cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships
• Coach, guide, advise and where necessary and instruct company employees including management on all HSEQ matters to ensure adherence to legalisation
• Carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced
• Outline safe operational procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards
• Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and adhered too
• Ensure working practices are safe and compliant with legislation
• Conduct audits to evaluate the effectiveness of systems and procedures, identifying and assisting implementing improvements
• Prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policies relevant to the business
• Lead in-house training with managers and employees about all QHSE matters and risks
• Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements
• Record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry
• Attend Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) seminars and read professional journals
• Produce management reports, newsletters, and bulletins
• Ensure equipment is installed safely
• Manage and organise the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g., asbestos (COSHH)
• Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g., fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, and occupational diseases.

Essential Skills

• NEBOSH General or NEBOSH Construction certificate or equivalent
• Demonstrate a passion for Health, Safety, Environment & Quality with robust knowledge and understanding of these subjects
• Able to work as a member of a team, but also capable of working alone to tight deadlines as appropriate, setting own high-quality standards
• Proficient with MS Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Full UK Driving licence
• A strong working knowledge of Risk assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR, and Display Screen Equipment
• Auditor training/experience
• A “hands-on” implementer of processes and change

Desirable Skills

• OHAS 18001
• ISO14001
• Lead or Internal Auditor Qualification