Overview
Baltic Recruitment are recruiting for a permanent Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Advisor for a client located in Newton Aycliffe. The site is a European market leader and an Upper Tier COMAH site. The facility produces a broad portfolio of products. This is a mature site with a long operating history, presenting challenges around asset integrity, reliability, and compliance. The role reports to the Site HSE Manager and supports a robust safety culture on site, providing practical, hands-on guidance across health, safety, and environmental issues while supporting continuous improvement. The role is suited to someone who can balance regulatory expectations with real-world site challenges, thrive in a small, high-pressure team, and remain resilient in sometimes demanding discussions. Opportunities exist to collaborate across the wider European network on COMAH-related work. Working full time, Monday to Friday.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Support the HSE Manager in implementing and monitoring site-specific HSE policies and procedures.
* Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of the COMAH Safety Report.
* Support audits, inspections, and regulatory engagements.
* Assist in the development and execution of emergency response plans and drills.
Health, Safety
* Conduct and review risk assessments, ensuring actions are followed up and closed.
* Monitor safe working practices, including permit-to-work and contractor management.
* Support incident investigations with root cause analysis and practical corrective actions.
* Chair the monthly Health and Safety Committee.
* Deliver toolbox talks or awareness sessions to strengthen workforce understanding of HSE responsibilities.
* Provide a steadying influence in challenging discussions and help build alignment and progress.
Environmental Management
* Support compliance with environmental permits and reporting obligations.
* Maintain and periodically review the Environmental Aspects Register.
* Assist with monitoring waste management, emissions, and pollution controls.
* Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at minimising environmental impact.
Regulatory Compliance & Auditing
* Ensure compliance with COMAH, DSEAR, the Health and Safety at Work Act, and other applicable legislation.
* Maintain accurate HSE records and documentation.
* Participate in internal and external audits, recognising that compliance on an aging site requires vigilance and creativity.
Essential Qualifications & Attributes
* NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, with ambition to progress to NEBOSH Diploma (supported).
* Practical, proactive, and resilient — able to stay effective under pressure in a lean, demanding environment.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels.
* A hands-on approach, comfortable engaging directly with production, maintenance, and contractors.
* Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office, HSE management systems).
Desirable
* Experience in high-hazard industries (chemical, COMAH, or equivalent).
* Familiarity with asset integrity issues in older plants.
* Understanding of process safety principles (training provided if not yet developed).
* Knowledge of hazardous substances and relevant regulations such as DSEAR.
Benefits
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* Professional development, including support towards NEBOSH Diploma and further qualifications.
* A structured career pathway with opportunities for growth.
* Hands-on experience in a high-hazard COMAH site environment.
* High impact and visibility within a small but committed team.
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