Health & Safety Advisor

at  Shield Environmental Services

To apply for this role, please email your CV to hr@shieldservicesgroup.com
An opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (SHEQ) Advisor to provide qualified professional support and advice to the Shield Group.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic SHEQ advisor to join our team. The role will be operating out of our Bristol Head Office. The ideal candidate would have a background in construction with a minimum of 12 months of experience in a SHEQ role.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Be a team player who is trustworthy, presentable and professional
• Excellent communication at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Be able to work without supervision and demonstrate effective self-management
• Be able to prioritise work whilst under time pressures effectively
• Ability to write detailed reports
• Ability to influence a range of stakeholders and interested parties on Health, safety, Environmental and quality topics
• Ability to conduct site inspection and identify suitable corrective measures
• A minimum of 1 years experience in a Health & Safety role
• Working experience within the construction industry would be an advantage
• Desirable to have experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 audits
• Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Required)
• ISO qualification desirable
  Be prepared to travel and stay away overnight where required
  Full clean driving licence required
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Work Location: In person
  Established in 1979, Shield Services Group has become one of the largest national Specialist Contractors of site and premises works for construction, demolition and refurbishment projects, on land and sea. The Shield Group have grown steadily, covering England and Wales, and has constantly adapted to meet the demands and changing practises of the sectors we work with. The Shield Group offers services including Asbestos Removal, Scaffolding, Mechanical & Electrical, Fire & Security, Marine and Insulation, striving to be the best in whatever industry we operate. Shield Services Group is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity

• Promote a positive SHEQ culture across the business
• Provide comprehensive Health, Safety and Environmental advice to all employees and managers
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Monitor and measure the Health, Safety and Environmental performance and continually drive improvement in SHEQ standards
• Conducting and managing a programme of audits and inspections as necessary to monitor Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental performance
• Undertake accidents, incidents & near miss investigations ensuring root causes are established and implement recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Ensure best practices and lessons are learnt through continuous improvement
• Review Health and Safety plans, method statements and risk assessments
• To aid the company in meeting its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to Environmental Management, Health, Safety and welfare at work
• Aid with the existing SHEQ Management system including writing and reviewing procedures, policies, templates and toolbox talks
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and safety first meeting
• To assist the Managing Director (s) in all matters relating to Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental management
• Support the development and implementation of the Shield ISO management systems
• Liaison as necessary with other organisations and relevant authorities
• Assess fire risk in workplaces
• Keep up-to-date with changes in relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation