Role Summary
We’re looking for a proactive QHSE Advisor to support our operations across the CPS Group.
This role will work alongside operational teams to improve safety, quality and environmental performance — not just from a compliance perspective, but by building understanding, ownership and practical application on site.
This is a hands-on, operational role with regular site engagement across multiple locations.
What you’ll be doing
1. Supporting operational teams to identify hazards and manage risk in day-to-day activities.
2. Coaching managers and supervisors to improve safe systems of work and behaviours on site.
3. Assisting with incident investigations and ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
4. Supporting internal audits and external certification processes across multiple locations.
5. Helping maintain and improve QHSE systems, procedures and reporting.
6. Delivering practical training, toolbox talks and awareness sessions to operational teams.
7. Supporting environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
8. Fulfil additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from candidates who share our and key attributes, as follows:
9. Integrity and respect – acting thoughtfully and ethically to do the right thing, and to promote and foster a respectful work environment for all.
10. Drive – self-motivation and the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change.
11. Relationship building – excellent communicator to effectively build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and others.
12. Collaboration – working well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills and deliver results.
13. Resilience - persisting and adapting to changing or difficult situations, and adopting a positive and focused approach.
14. Smart - problem-solving abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.
Experience
15. Previous experience in a QHSE or HSE role
16. Experience working in operational, industrial or logistics environments
Knowledge & Qualifications
17. NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) preferred
18. Working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
19. Awareness of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001)
20. Internal Auditor training (or willingness to work towards)
21. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH) desirable
Skills
22. Strong communicator with the ability to influence and coach
23. Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
24. Confident working with operational teams
25. Organised and able to manage multiple priorities