HSSEQ Advisor

We are working exclusively with an industry leading client on the lookout for a proactive Health and Safety Advisor to oversee two sites in Essex. This Health and Safety Advisor will work hand-in-hand with site leadership to drive their HSSEQ (Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Quality) standards forward, ensuring compliance, fostering a positive safety culture, and helping their teams stay safe and effective every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in high-risk environments, enjoys engaging with people at all levels, and is passionate about continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a trusted HSSEQ partner to site leaders, supporting safe, compliant, and high-performing operations across both terminals
Lead inspections, audits, and emergency preparedness activities, ensuring legislative and internal compliance
Champion a culture of “Visible Felt Leadership” by coaching managers and engaging with the wider workforce
Investigate incidents, identify trends, and drive improvement actions to reduce risk and boost safety performance
Support external inspections and maintain the site's UKAS Accreditation
Deliver engaging training, inductions, toolbox talks, and safety communications
Take the lead on risk assessments, contractor management, emergency response planning, and occupational health risk control
Facilitate safety meetings, walkarounds, and behavioural observations to recognise good practice and tackle unsafe behaviours

As such we would like you to have:

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 5 qualification
Background in science or engineering (preferred)
Certified ISO 9001 auditor (ideally with ISO 14001 and 45001 knowledge)
Experienced in COMAH / high-hazard environments with strong understanding of process safety management
Skilled in hazard evaluation (HAZID/HAZOP), risk assessments, emergency planning, and incident investigations
A confident communicator and coach, comfortable influencing people at all levels
Strong knowledge of HSSEQ systems and best practices
At least 5 years’ experience in an operational or engineering environment, ideally within a major hazard industry

Our client looks for people who are open minded, embrace new ways of working, step out of their comfort zone and look to continuously learn. Opportunities to progress, to develop and to be recognised for your achievements are part of our client’s daily life, and they want to share that with you!

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