Group SHEQ Advisor

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a growing engineering and electrical manufacturing group on the appointment of a Group SHEQ Advisor. Working closely with senior management, you will act as the key point of contact for SHEQ matters across the Group, with responsibility spanning Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, ISO management systems, auditing, incident investigation, contractor compliance and employee engagement. In your new role: Act as the primary point of contact for SHEQ matters across multiple Group operations Maintain and continually improve the Integrated Management System in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Provide practical SHEQ advice and guidance to management, employees, contractors and other stakeholders Conduct workplace and site inspections, identifying hazards and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented Develop and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, completing root cause analysis and tracking actions through to close-out Coordinate internal audits and support external certification and customer audits Monitor SHEQ legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards, ensuring policies and procedures remain compliant Deliver SHEQ inductions, toolbox talks and employee awareness initiatives across the business Coordinate training requirements, competency records, health surveillance and relevant statutory inspections Manage contractor and subcontractor compliance, including PQQs, competency requirements and associated records Monitor SHEQ KPIs and performance trends, providing reports and recommendations to senior management Maintain accurate SHEQ documentation, registers and records to support compliance and certification requirements Promote a proactive culture of Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental responsibility and continuous improvement across the Group What you'll need to succeed: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification 3+ years' experience within a SHEQ, Health & Safety, Quality or Compliance role Experience working independently and taking ownership of SHEQ responsibilities Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practical compliance requirements Experience conducting workplace inspections, internal audits and incident investigations Experience developing and reviewing RAMS and safe systems of work Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between Group and customer locations when required Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't): Degree, Diploma or additional qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Quality or a related discipline Internal Auditor qualification Experience within engineering, electrical manufacturing, construction or a similar technical environment Experience supporting external ISO certification or customer audits Experience using dedicated SHEQ management software For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health & Safety Specialist, today. Skills: Health & Safety NEBOSH SHEQ Construction Manufacturing Electrical ISO Standards

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