HSQ Advisor

Our client is an international company, committed to improving their environmental performance as a business having set out their roadmap to achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2035.

They are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Quality (HSQ) Advisor to support the Divisional HSQE Director in providing an efficient and effective service to the business and assist in providing timely health, safety and quality advice and support to the Group.

Our client is offering a fantastic package plus car allowance.

Main duties

• To support the HSQE Director in maintaining the Health, Safety and Quality Management Systems to ensure certification is retained.
• To support the HSQE Director in maintaining templates and forms required, including keeping toolbox talks and risk assessments up to date.
• To conduct site HSQE audits as per programme, report and follow-up on any actions.
• To manage the HSQ induction process for new starters.
• To act as the DSE assessor for the company ensuring compliance with the associated regulations.
• To liaise with the Facilities Co-Ordinator to ensure that H&S compliance is maintained at Head Office.
• To coordinate the company's accreditation applications (e.g. CHAS, Safe Contractor etc.) and support any associated audits ensuring that standards are maintained.
• To support the HSQE Director in the generation of submissions for external award schemes (e.g. ROSPA).
• To compile reports relating to HSQ performance and where required present findings.
• To provide advice to site staff in connection with health and safety related issues supported by the HSQE Director or the Health and Safety Consultant where required
• To attend project sites to attend client meetings and provide health and safety advise where required.
• Represent and promote HSQE in meetings, workshops, management reviews and forums both internally and externally.
• Assist the HSQE Director in the development and delivery of suitable in-house HSQE training to staff.
• Support the company in any accident investigations where directed.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• The HSQ Advisor shall have as a minimum:
• Hold a technical qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ L5 in Occupational Health and Safety) and actively seeking to progress to full chartered IOSH.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety in the workplace and proactively keeps up to date with changes with legislation
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Ability to accurately maintain company databases (OSCA, Fieldview) and be confident in producing reports
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels

Beneficial / Desire to develop skills:

• Valid Accident Investigation certification
• Hold Internal Auditor certification (ISO45001)
• Competent DSE Assessor
• Competent COSHH Assessor

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.