Overview
At Avove Utilities, we are proud to work in partnership with the Living Water Enterprise on Amp 8, delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure services across the region. Together, we play a vital role in maintaining and improving the networks that keep clean water flowing to homes and businesses every day. The HSE Advisor reports directly to the Lead HSEQ Advisor and works closely with local account stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures. This full‑time, permanent role involves hybrid working, balancing home‑based work with time in our Durham office. A full valid driving licence is required for this position.
Responsibilities
* Providing professional advice, challenges, and interventions regarding health and safety matters to account personnel – predominantly Operation Managers, Supervisors, and Operatives.
* Conducting audits and inspections in accordance with the account audit plan and carrying out joint inspections with DLO Supervisors and the client.
* Assisting the contract leadership team in monitoring health and safety performance and liaising with Medigold regarding annual Occupational Health Screening Assessments.
* Maintaining dialogue with client health and safety practitioners on day‑to‑day operational safety and strategic matters.
* Carrying out effective incident reporting and providing updates in line with company, legal and client requirements; leading or assisting an investigation team depending on the severity of the incident.
* Overseeing the review of task risk assessments and safe working practices documented in the method statements.
* Using the Depotnet system.
* Experience in the utilities sector is preferred (not essential).
* A strong understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) practices.
* The ability to implement and monitor effective HSEQ procedures.
* Strong IT skills required for managing reports, tracking incidents, and maintaining documentation.
* The ability to work collaboratively with the local Account Director and wider team.
* An awareness of current industry regulations and a passion for promoting a safe working environment.
Qualifications
* Full valid driving licence required.
* Experience in the utilities sector is preferred.
* Strong understanding of HSEQ practices.
* Proficient IT skills.
* Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Company pension scheme.
* Company car or car allowance.
* Life assurance.
* Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan.
* Avove Discount Scheme.
* Family‑friendly policies.
* Selection of lifestyle benefit options.
* Financial wellbeing programme.
* Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing.
* On‑site mental health first aiders.
* Volunteering days and charity matched giving.
We are an equal opportunities employer. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
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