Qhse & Compliance Advisor

Title: QHSE & Compliance Advisor / HSE Coordinator We are currently recruiting for a HSE & Compliance Coordinator in Preston. It is working for a company that produce and distribute a variety of ambient, chilled and frozen foods.
Monday To Friday, 40 hours per week, inclusive of 1 hour break.
Salary from £22,000 to £29,000 dependant on experience.
Purpose of Job
Reporting to the Group HSE & Compliance Manager, you will support the management team of the depot with the day to day running of the business through the implementation of the business’ Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Policies, maintaining standards of compliance.
You will undertake internal audits to a schedule, maintaining standards of Food Safety, Health and Safety, Environmental Safety and Quality, and will be the point of contact for compliance visits to the site.
You will maintain the site QMS standards to maintain accreditation to the BRCGS accreditation, supported by the Group HSE & Compliance Manager and wider Group Functions.
You will maintain a philosophy of continuous improvement within all departments, working with the various departments on site to develop and deliver a learning framework across the business to support the QMS.
You will act as the sites lead person for health and safety as the sites immediate point of contact for all Accreditation and Compliance Audits/Visits.
You may be required to travel occasionally travel to other sites within the group.
Main Duties
Assisting with implementation of new Quality Standards
Assisting with Third Party Audits
Assisting all site Quality related meetings eg. Audit, Quality Management Review, HACCP review.
Completion of customer-issued Quality Questionnaires
Ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation where applicable.
Management of Pest Control and the hygiene on site for Quality purposes.
Management of instrument calibration
Monitoring customer service complaints
Ensure a safe workplace environment across sites without risk to health.
Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated, recommended improvements implemented.
Coordinating, supporting QHSE meetings, ensure raised actions are reviewed, communicated, effectively closed out.
Preparing QHSE documentation and statistical reports by collating data for analysis; summarise information and review trends.
Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
Ensure contractors RAMS, Insurance & H&S policies are up to date.
Assisting on health & safety inspections, audits, checks.
Hold monthly depot meetings when required to report on relevant quality and health & safety matters.
Liaise with suppliers
Overseeing company systems and procedures are adhered to by all relevant stakeholders, to ensure that the required positive culture and standards are achieved.
Job Requirements
Good knowledge of Microsoft programmes is essential
Able to draft works instructions/Quality procedures.
Enthusiastic & approachable
Flexible in business needs, working extra hours if required.
Awareness of BRC standards, particularly the Storage & Distribution
IOSH Qualification (H&S)
Trained Internal Auditor
Valid UK driving Licence
Desirable
Awareness of Quality Standards
Awareness of Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
NEBOSH certificate/equivalent
Benefits and more information can be given on request.
Benefits & Requirements:
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
How to achieve higher pay rate:
Relevant Qualifications or Certificates
All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change.