We're the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It's a story we're proud of but it doesn't end there. We're transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
We're looking for an HSE Advisor who can raise standards and drive best practice across our operations. In this small, highly skilled team, every member plays a role, bringing depth of knowledge and experience.
This is not a traditional compliance role, our focus is on providing insight and using a business partner approach. You'll take full ownership of your terminals and areas, working closely with management to coach, influence, and embed a strong safety culture without relying on escalation.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00, with flexibility required to meet operational demands.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide professional HS&E advice, coaching, and support across regional operations.
* Support implementation of ABP's HS&E strategy, standards, and systems.
* Conduct audits, safety conversations, and inspections, ensuring corrective actions are tracked and completed.
* Facilitate HS&E Committees and engagement campaigns.
* Assist with incident investigations and reporting.
* Monitor and analyse HS&E performance data and metrics.
* Stay up to date with legislation and best practices.
You should have/be
* A recognised health and safety qualification (NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent)
* Good level of understanding of HS&E legislation.
* Effective communication skills; written and oral with ability to engage and build positive relationships and influence up to management level.
* Ability to write procedures, reports, alerts in a straightforward succinct style
* Motivated and able to work well in a team environment.
* Responsive, flexible, well organised and able to work to given deadlines.
* Ability to create productive relationships to drive positive health, safety and environmental culture within the local teams.
* Confident with the use of IT systems, e-learning platforms and software.
* A current UK driving licence and be able to travel between ports in the region
Additional Information
When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.
As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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