Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) Advisor in Leeds

Job description

Hays PLC is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a thriving SME capital equipment manufacturer, with an extensive range of clients spanning the globe. This organisation is known for its innovative solutions, first-class service and high-quality machines, which are widely used across the FMCG sector.

They are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality across all our operations. To help them to continue to achieve these high levels of standards, they are seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced HSEQ Advisor, due to internal promotion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and monitoring HSEQ policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Implementation: Draft and update HSEQ policies, ensuring compliance with current laws and industry standards.
• Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs on HSEQ topics, including emergency procedures and proper use of safety equipment.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting:
  Lead investigations into incidents, determine causes, and develop measures to prevent future occurrences. Maintain records and prepare reports for compliance purposes.
• Environmental Management: Ensure operations comply with environmental regulations, including waste management and promoting sustainable practices.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with all statutory, regulatory, contractual, and standards requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to enhance HSEQ performance.

Qualifications, skills, and essentials:

• Formal training and qualifications: An IOSH certificate is essential and a NEBOSH or equivalent certificate is highly desirable.
• Experience:Proven experience in an HSEQ Coordinator or similar role within the manufacturing environment is essential.
• Sound knowledge of BRC, ISO management systems, particularly ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Able to work full-time
• Initially 5 days on site near Leeds/ Bradford Airport, during a period of onboarding, then 1 day from home thereafter.
• Experience in UK Manufacturing and the right to work in the UK without expiry

What's in it for you?

This is an employer that recognises talent and offers stable, progressive careers to many of their employees. In addition, they offer a competitive set of benefits, including:

• Basic salary up to £38k DOE
• 25days holiday + stats
• Pension (Employer contribution 8%)
• Health plan
• Free parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Wellbeing support
• Retailer discounts

And much more.
To register your interest, please apply now or contact Karly Clark for more information.

Desired Skills and Experience

Risk Assessment
Incident Investigation
Safety Audits
Compliance Monitoring
Environmental Management
Quality Assurance
Workplace Inspections
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Emergency Preparedness
Technical Skills & Tools
ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 9001
NEBOSH / IOSH
HAZOP / HAZID
COSHH Assessments
Permit to Work (PTW)
Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
Behavioural Safety Programs
Risk Matrix / Bowtie Analysis
Incident Reporting Software (e.g., Synergi, Intelex, EcoOnline)
Soft Skills
Communication
Leadership
Training & Coaching
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Stakeholder Engagement
Conflict Resolution
Team Collaboration
Regulatory & Legal Knowledge
Health and Safety at Work Act (UK)
RIDDOR
CDM Regulations
Environmental Protection Act
Waste Management Regulations
REACH / CLP Regulations

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English