Job Title: SHEQ Advisor
Location: Port of Tilbury
Compensation: £35,000-£40,000
Forth Ports is one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic port operator groups, playing a key role in connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative port-related services. With our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042, we are committed to sustainability and driving the expansion of the UK’s renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are keen to hear from individuals with current or recent experience within a similar SHE role and who is passionate about fostering a strong H&S culture within the workplace. We are looking for someone with the expertise to support the teams in the practical day to day working environment, but also on an equally important legislative basis.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A number of years’ experience of working within a SHE role where you have worked with Plant & Equipment
• Qualified to NEBOSH General Certificate and working towards / willing to obtain a Diploma level qualification
• Strong working knowledge of ISO45001
• Ability to work under pressure and within fast changing environments
• Good IT literacy skills (MS Office and data management suites)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety professional to join our experienced team at the Port of Tilbury as a SHEQ Advisor (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality). This is a crucial role within our business, that supports the HSEEM in protecting the health & safety of our workforce and the environment that we operate in. We stand by the principal that every one of our employees deserves to go home at the end of each day, and so we are looking for someone who is as passionate as we are about enabling a safe workplace.
This role is responsible for providing professional safety, health and environmental advice and support across all assets in the Port of Tilbury, and will work specifically on one of our large assets in the Port. It will involve building strong relationships with multiple stakeholders across the business, and supporting teams to foster a positive and safe working environment. An important element of the role is to advise and assist operational management teams not only in the implementation of SHEQ policies, and would suit someone who is committed to enabling and encouraging a positive mindset towards all areas of H&S.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify significant operational risks from a SHE perspective and ensure appropriate mitigations are identified and implemented.
• Implement a process for auditing implementation of the SHE Management System and ensure that any required corrective action is clearly identified and assigned as appropriate.
• Take quick and effective action with departments who fail to meet the required standards.
• Monitor communication and training on health and safety matters to ensure that all employees understand their full responsibilities for health and safety.
• Assist with and provide feedback in SHE consultations.
• Capture and manage accurate information associated with incidents.
• Analyse incident investigation, reactive and proactive data and communicate findings as appropriate.
• You will also be tasked with ad-hoc duties including reporting, H&S projects and supporting Management.