Job Title: SHEQ Advisor
Location: Weston Super Mare
Job Type: Permenant
Overview:
Unify are thrilled to be recruiting for an SHEQ Advisor to join an established Construction Plant business based in Weston Super Mare. This role is an excellent opportunity for a health & safety professional to focus on safety and compliance across multiple sites.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, implementing and monitoring SHEQ standards, ensuring both employees and visitors operate in a safe and secure environment.
What do I need?
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification in Health & Safety).
* Full UK driving licence.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Proven ability to organise, prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels.
* Collaborative and approachable, with a genuine team-player attitude.
* Proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions.
* Comfortable delivering training and presenting to groups.
* Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
* Up-to-date understanding of relevant SHEQ and H&S legislation.
* Professional membership of IOSH (or working towards) is advantageous.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to minimise potential hazards.
* Regularly audit and inspect sites to ensure adherence to company SHEQ policies and legal requirements, highlighting and addressing any non-conformance.
* Develop, review, and promote safe working practices and operating procedures.
* Deliver engaging in-house training sessions covering relevant SHEQ topics.
* Maintain and review supplier and contractor safety documentation, initiating updates or corrective measures where required.
* Chair site health & safety meetings and maintain detailed records of findings and agreed actions.
* Lead the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports and recommendations.
* Prepare and distribute safety communications including toolbox talks, bulletins, and alerts.
* Oversee the safe operation, maintenance, and disposal of plant, equipment, and hazardous materials (COSHH).
* Provide advice and guidance across a broad spectrum of SHEQ matters, including fire safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, and machinery safeguarding