HSE Advisor

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a HSE Advisor for a 6 month contract based in Bristol on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs.

Job description - the role

Provide professional subject matter expertise on HSE issues to your assigned responsibilities to improve the HSE Management System and performance.
Demonstrate the HSE expectations in what you do. Deliver the agreed business improvement plans, based on a sound understanding of local HSE performance and respond proactively to incidents. Support the local drive to best HSE practice.As a HSE Advisor you will be responsible for:

Risk Management

Support local management and others in identifying hazards or significant changes, assessing the risks and identifying the associated risk reduction or mitigation actions. Provide subject matter expertise as required to advise local management.
Monitor local risks and action closure as part of HSE governance.Leadership and Culture

Deputise for others as directed. Support sector and functional initiatives,including outside local area, as directed.
Promote the importance of HSE and assist in raising the standards through local management and supporting cultural change.Governance

Engage with local stakeholders or resources to propose and establish governance structure that is fit for purpose. Monitor the effectiveness of governance by the submission of progress, risk, actions and other reports as required.
Identify issues and escalate where necessary. Provide SME support in the governance structure and act as the point of contact for HSE where necessary.Standards and Compliance

Identify local compliance requirements and undertake a gap analysis on these and the sector wide requirements locally as directed.
Support the development of improvement programmes, deliver the assigned aspects and monitor progress. Interface with Regulators and identify future compliance requirements as required.What we require from the HSE Advisor:

Technical expertise within a manufacturing environment.
Has a track record of progressively developing general experience in Health, Safety, and Environment practices
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to represent senior staff effectively in meetings.
Possesses substantial experience in strategic planning, including meticulous attention to budgetary constraints and adherence.
Shows adeptness in navigating uncertain situations and functioning autonomously with minimal guidance.
Holding an HSE professional qualification would be beneficial.Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this HSE Advisor position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business