HSE Advisor (Nights)

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor (Nights)

Location: Newmarket (Cambridgeshire).
Hours: 40 hours per week.
Shift Pattern:

* Monday to Thursday: 21:30 – 07:00 (1-hour unpaid break)

* Friday: 19:30 – 01:30

About the Role

Our client are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to join their team and play a vital role in maintaining and improving their health, safety, and environmental standards. This position is key to ensuring legal compliance, promoting a positive safety culture, and supporting continuous improvement across all operational activities.

This is a hands-on role involving both office-based responsibilities and regular time spent in the workplace engaging directly with employees, conducting inspections, and delivering training.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the HSE Manager in ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.

* Assist in maintaining and developing the Company’s ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

* Conduct risk assessments, develop safe systems of work, and implement effective control measures.

* Deliver HSE induction training for new employees and contractors.

* Plan and deliver regular toolbox talks and in-house training sessions on key safety topics.

* Lead and support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of preventative actions.

* Carry out regular workplace inspections and audits, ensuring observations and actions are appropriately recorded and followed up.

* Assist in the coordination of external audits, including preparation of documentation and attendance.

* Monitor and manage operational compliance in areas such as LOLER, PUWER, working at height, confined spaces, and manual handling.

* Support the development and implementation of training plans and schedules.

* Engage with employees across all levels to foster a proactive and inclusive safety culture.

* Liaise with external stakeholders including Occupational Health providers, insurance companies, the HSE, and local authorities.

* Contribute to environmental initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability.

Candidate Profile

Experience and Knowledge

* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment (experience as a consultant is not suitable for this role).

* Proven experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems is highly desirable.

* Strong working knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation and the ability to apply this in a practical, operational setting.

* Previous experience conducting audits, investigations, and delivering internal training.

Skills and Attributes

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team using your own initiative.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.

* Strong organisational and planning abilities, capable of managing your own workload and supporting others.

* A proactive, hands-on approach to safety management, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

* NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

* IEMA or equivalent environmental qualification (desirable).

* ISO 45001 / 14001 internal or lead auditor qualification (desirable)