HSE Advisor

at  Ultra Maritime

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World’s Navies.
Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our ‘five-eyes’ Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!
Flexible Working
At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That’s why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it’s part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.
Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs. We empower our people to work independently, tying into our values of Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment.
We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the Rugeley (WS15 1UZ) and Loudwater (HP10 9UT) facilities. The HSE Advisor will be responsible for planning, facilitating and reporting on all activities within the HSE remit, whilst closely interacting with all stakeholders and internal teams. Working closely and supporting the QHSE Manager, the HSE Advisor will ensure that company HSE policies and procedures are fully implemented adhered to; ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and codes of practice including ISO standards (45001, 14001 and 50001) as applicable; ensure RAMS are in place, updated for all projects and reviewed at least annually; investigate and follow-up on all non-compliances, accidents, incidents and near misses using suitable problem-solving tools and techniques; compile weekly, monthly and annual HSE reports including frequent awareness bulletins; and maintaining professional and technical knowledge aby attending educational conferences, reviewing professional publications, and establishing professional networks.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive positive change and mature the safety culture;
• Collaborate with the QHSE Manager and Senior Leadership to embed health, Safety and Environmental strategies across the business;
• Oversee HSE risk management, regulatory compliance (ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO50001) and maintain strong relationships with external regulators;
• Ensure the delivery of HSE improvements that support sustainable program delivery;
• Support with company-wide general learning and development activities including informative training materials, delivering training and sourcing external training;
• Ability and competence to conduct internal audits and legal compliance audits to a high standard.

Qualifications / skills required

• NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent is essential;
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH) would be desirable;
• Proven HSE advisory experience in a large, complex organization, ideally with multi-site, manufacturing, or engineering environments;
• Comfortable in navigating fast-paced, heavily regulated environments;
• Excellent communicator at all levels of an organisation;
• Strong stakeholder management, experience implementing HSE management systems across diverse environments, and a collaborative approach to influencing and engaging stakeholders effectively
• Proactive and authentic health, safety and environmental professional;
• Innovative, adaptable problem solver and someone who enjoys a challenge;
• Able to communicate with confidence and gravitas;
• Able to engage, gain buy in from others and build trusted partnerships;
• Comfortable with working autonomously at times;
• Approachable, self-motivated and keen to develop.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain relevant security vetting clearance required for the role.

• Drive positive change and mature the safety culture;
• Collaborate with the QHSE Manager and Senior Leadership to embed health, Safety and Environmental strategies across the business;
• Oversee HSE risk management, regulatory compliance (ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO50001) and maintain strong relationships with external regulators;
• Ensure the delivery of HSE improvements that support sustainable program delivery;
• Support with company-wide general learning and development activities including informative training materials, delivering training and sourcing external training;
• Ability and competence to conduct internal audits and legal compliance audits to a high standard