HSE Adviser – SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD.
Desired start date: June 2026.
Role Purpose
This is a pro‑active role involving regular engagement with employees in all areas of the organisation to achieve and maintain excellent HSE behaviours and attitudes. The role supports Sumitomo Electric UK Power Cables Ltd to establish and maintain health, safety and environmental management systems to enable compliance with statutory requirements, implementation of best practices and to gain and maintain ISO45001 and ISO14001 certification.
Key Accountabilities
* Participate in development and maintenance of the HSMS and EMS and provide support and advice to managers responsible for the implementation of management system requirements.
* Use various methods of communication to actively engage with all employees on HSE matters, encourage reporting of incidents, near misses, hazards and good HSE behaviours to drive continual improvement.
* Advise and support Department Managers to develop risk assessment and COSHH assessment planners and provide guidance on regulatory requirements. Assist with development of department‑specific Safe Operating Procedures using information from the risk and COSHH assessments.
* Support the HSE Administrator & Analyst with compilation of reports to enable timely submission to internal and external stakeholders.
* Carry out audits in accordance with the annual HSE audit schedule, produce reports, record and track corrective actions and verify effectiveness. Facilitate audits by external parties.
* Support Senior and Department Managers to carry out safety tours and inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Safety Tour schedules.
* Develop and deliver in‑house HSE training and assist the HSE Administrator & Analyst to select suitable external training providers.
* Attend meetings to provide HSE advice and guidance as directed by the HSE Manager.
* Assist Department Managers to carry out investigations for HSE related incidents, including facilitating production of investigation reports, recording and tracking corrective actions, and verifying effectiveness.
* Provide support to other members of the HSE Team as necessary.
Essential Knowledge / Skills / Experience
* Ability to plan & work effectively, with minimal supervision.
* Ability to engage with employees across the organisation, building relationships and trust.
* Ability to effectively communicate legislative requirements and recommendations for compliance.
* Effective verbal & written communication skills.
* Good team working and soft skills.
* Commitment to professional standards and continual HSE performance improvement.
* Initiative and proactive action.
* Ability to set and maintain high standards.
* Analytical problem‑solving skills.
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Experience
* Previous experience in a manufacturing‑related role.
* Knowledge of root cause analysis tools and investigation techniques.
* Experience of using HSE software.
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