QHSE Advisor

Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for a QHSE Adviser to join a well-established engineering organisation based near Ipswich on a permanent basis.

This role offers a varied mix of operational and administrative responsibilities, working closely with the Group QHSE Manager to promote and embed a positive Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental culture across the business.

Reporting to the Group QHSE Manager, the QHSE Adviser will support all QHSE-related activities across the site, ensuring compliance, effective risk management and continuous improvement.

• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of QHSE policies and procedures
• Assisting with the administration and ongoing development of Integrated Management Systems and external accreditations
• Conducting risk assessments and hazard identification, including COSHH and significant hazards
• Monitoring compliance with HSE legislation and relevant standards, keeping up to date with regulatory changes
• Supporting and undertaking internal QHSE audits and tracking actions to completion
• Maintaining emergency response procedures and documentation
• Promoting QHSE training, awareness and engagement across the business
• Supporting accident, incident and near-miss investigations and implementing preventative actions
• Advising on health and safety requirements for work equipment, overseeing inspections, testing and records
• Supporting quality control and quality improvement activities, using KPIs to measure performance
• Ensuring environmental compliance and supporting sustainability initiatives
• Providing baseline cover during the QHSE Manager's absence

• Proven QHSE experience in a similar role, especially quality auditing
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification and ISO and/or internal auditing qualification would be advantageous
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 advantageous
• Training or coaching qualification advantageous
• Experience with in a manufacturing or engineering environment would be advantageous.

You will be a confident and credible QHSE professional with high personal integrity, comfortable working in a dynamic, operational environment. You will also demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels and have a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QHSE professional to take the next step in their career and in a well-established organisation with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Salary £30-40K depending on experience plus comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday