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:
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Reviewing and updating existing policies, procedures and forms to ensure that working practices are safe and comply with all relevant legislation.
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Developing new policies, procedures and forms where appropriate to ensure that working practices are safe and comply with all relevant legislation.
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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.
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Co-ordinating and maintaining the sub-contractor approval process.
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Providing ad hoc advice across the business on all matters relating to health, safety and the environment.
Reporting and communication:
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Producing monthly reports for circulation to the Board and the Senior Management Team.
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Producing quarterly QHSE newsletter and other internal communications for circulation to all employees.
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Producing Construction Phase Plans where required for new installation and modernisation projects.
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Producing generic and site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements for both Installation Department and Service Department where required.
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Co-ordinating and chairing regular Safety Committee meetings.
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Completing H&S and environmental sections of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitations to Tender.
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Carrying out accident/incident investigations and making recommendations for remedial action.
Training:
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Leading in-house training with managers and employees about quality, health, safety and environmental issues when required.
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Attending toolbox talks to deliver quality, health, safety and environmental training when required.
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Maintaining training matrix for all employees and ensuring H&S courses are carried out and refreshed on a timely basis.
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Carrying out a regular programme of site audits and feeding back results to the relevant Line Manager.
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Carrying out all aspects of quality, health, safety and environmental induction for new starters.
Technical knowledge and competency:
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Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all HSE guidance.
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Attending LEIA Safety Forums twice yearly & IOSH seminars and reading professional journals.
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Ensuring we maintain accreditation to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001
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Renewing safety accreditations – CHAS, SAFE contractor and Constructionline – when they fall due each year
Fleet management:
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Ensuring weekly van checks are carried out by all company vehicle drivers.
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Arranging service, MOT, Tax and repairs for all company vehicles on a timely basis
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Organise hire vehicles when required.
Hours of work & benefits:
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Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (40 hours a week) with a possibility of 35 hours if needed.
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Salary £30,000 + 25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Company Pension scheme
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Death in Service Scheme
If you feel you have the right experience for this position, then please apply immediately
