We are currently looking to recruit for a company in the Colne area who are looking for a QHSE Advisor. This vacancy is being recruited on a permanent basis and comes with an excellent benefits package. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar position previously and have some form of H&S qualification, Ideally NEBOSH. Please see below duties and responsibilities: Policy and procedure: * Reviewing and updating existing policies, procedures and forms to ensure that working practices are safe and comply with all relevant legislation. * Developing new policies, procedures and forms where appropriate to ensure that working practices are safe and comply with all relevant legislation. * Obtaining evidence (e.g. weekly system checks, internal audits, site inspections) and maintaining records to demonstrate that company policies and procedures are being followed in practice. * Co-ordinating and maintaining the sub-contractor approval process. * Providing ad hoc advice across the business on all matters relating to health, safety and the environment. Reporting and communication: * Producing monthly reports for circulation to the Board and the Senior Management Team. * Producing quarterly QHSE newsletter and other internal communications for circulation to all employees. * Producing Construction Phase Plans where required for new installation and modernisation projects. * Producing generic and site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements for both Installation Department and Service Department where required. * Co-ordinating and chairing regular Safety Committee meetings. * Completing H&S and environmental sections of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitations to Tender. * Carrying out accident/incident investigations and making recommendations for remedial action. Training: * Leading in-house training with managers and employees about quality, health, safety and environmental issues when required. * Attending toolbox talks to deliver quality, health, safety and environmental training when required. * Maintaining training matrix for all employees and ensuring H&S courses are carried out and refreshed on a timely basis. * Carrying out a regular programme of site audits and feeding back results to the relevant Line Manager. * Carrying out all aspects of quality, health, safety and environmental induction for new starters. Technical knowledge and competency: * Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all HSE guidance. * Attending LEIA Safety Forums twice yearly & IOSH seminars and reading professional journals. * Ensuring we maintain accreditation to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 * Renewing safety accreditations – CHAS, SAFE contractor and Constructionline – when they fall due each year Fleet management: * Ensuring weekly van checks are carried out by all company vehicle drivers. * Arranging service, MOT, Tax and repairs for all company vehicles on a timely basis * Organise hire vehicles when required. Hours of work & benefits: * Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (40 hours a week) with a possibility of 35 hours if needed. * Salary £28,000 - £30,000 25 days holiday bank holidays * Company Pension scheme * Death in Service Scheme If you feel you have the right experience for this position, then please apply immediately