Health & Safety Advisor

Job description

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for a wide range of industries. As an international technology group and a market and technology leader in its business areas, the company focuses on world-leading process solutions and components for sophisticated production processes. They are complex projects that need brilliant people to bring them to life and keep them running smoothly. Responsibilities / Tasks As an HSE Advisor, you will be responsible for providing operational HSE support and ensuring the effective implementation of GEA UK's established Q&HSE management systems. The role is based at our Eastleigh facility; however, travel to other UK facilities may be required from time to time. Primarily responsible for HSE operational support of the Eastleigh facility and associated pharma activities, including Project and Service activities, to include new starter inductions and facility risk assessments Effectively communicate and implement established Q&HSE Procedures within the defined business areas of the organisation. Provide and deliver effective HSE training and support to the pharma teams. Monitor the effectiveness of the management systems, via internal audits and inspections and provide regular reports and continual improvement plans accordingly. Support third party audit schedules relating to health, safety, environmental and energy requirements Conduct incident and near miss investigations to establish causations and preventative control measures. Develop and improve standard incident reduction programs Maintain defined and agreed internal audit schedules and provide reports Provide HSE support to production, stores, office teams, as well as the projects and service teams Participate in Country Q&HSE Meetings Ensure effective communications and consultation with all Employees relating to Q&HSE are maintained Assisting the review and updates of the business Risk Assessment Procedures and Safe Systems of Work Support the current Q&HSE Team Objectives, Targets, and Initiatives Your Profile / Qualifications HSE experience (essential) NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent in Health and safety Management (essential) Construction or Engineering Experience (preferred) Sound knowledge and practical experience of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation Experience in performing HSE inspections and audits Industry best practice, ISO and British Standards, preferably within the Integrated Facilities Management sector. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office Planning and Organisation skills Information technology skills Being assertive, professional, friendly and approachable. Self-motivating with the ability to plan and schedule tasks Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.