Sheq Advisor

Forth Ports is an established Port Authority which has grown to be the UK's 3rd largest Port Operator Group in the UK. We are a dynamic and multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a wide range of diverse port related services to help connect the UK with Europe and the rest of the world. Witnessing our ports develop to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies is something we are incredibly proud of.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety professional to join our experienced team at the Port of Tilbury as a SHEQ Advisor (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality). This is a crucial role within our business, that supports the HSEEM in protecting the health & safety of our workforce and the environment that we operate in. We stand by the principal that every one of our employees deserves to go home at the end of each day, and so we are looking for someone who is as passionate as we are about enabling a safe workplace.

**About The Role**

This role is responsible for providing professional safety, health and environmental advice and support across all assets in the Port of Tilbury, and will work specifically on one of our large assets in the Port. It will involve building strong relationships with multiple stakeholders across the business, and supporting teams to foster a positive and safe working environment. An important element of the role is to advise and assist operational management teams not only in the implementation of SHEQ policies, and would suit someone who is committed to enabling and encouraging a positive mindset towards all areas of H&S.
- Identify significant operational risks from a SHE perspective and ensure appropriate mitigations are identified and implemented.
- Implement a process for auditing implementation of the SHE Management System and ensure that any required corrective action is clearly identified and assigned as appropriate.
- Take quick and effective action with departments who fail to meet the required standards.
- Monitor communication and training on health and safety matters to ensure that all employees understand their full responsibilities for health and safety.
- Assist with and provide feedback in SHE consultations.
- Capture and manage accurate information associated with incidents.
- Analyse incident investigation, reactive and proactive data and communicate findings as appropriate.
- You will also be tasked with ad-hoc duties including reporting, H&S projects and supporting Management.

**What are we looking for?**

We are keen to hear from individuals with current or recent experience within a similar SHE role and who is passionate about fostering a strong H&S culture within the workplace. We are looking for someone with the expertise to support the teams in the practical day to day working environment, but also on an equally important legislative basis. Additionally we are looking for:

- A number of years' experience of working within a SHE role where you have worked with Plant & Equipment
- Qualified to NEBOSH General Certificate and working towards / willing to obtain a Diploma level qualification
- Strong working knowledge of ISO45001
- Ability to work under pressure and within fast changing environments
- Good IT literacy skills (MS Office and data management suites)

**What can we offer you?**

Here at Forth Ports our people are genuinely important to us, and creating a flexible, open and friendly working culture is something we are very proud of. Within this role you will join a diverse team who have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within their field, and so offers a genuine fantastic learning opportunity for someone to develop their career. Within this team you will be fully supported with coaching and mentoring and with the full support of your Manager, will have a genuine opportunity to shape what your career at the Port will look like.

**Additionally we offer**:

- Competitive salary
- Defined Pension Scheme and Life assurance (if in the pension scheme)
- Supportive on-site Occupational Health service providing free physiotherapy and access to a private counselling service.
- Regular Health Promotion activity designed around employee needs.
- Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their family
- Employee Benefits - Gymflex, Cycle2Work, Employee discount platform
- Attractive Family Friendly Policies

**Required Criteria**
- Full UK driving licence
- Full UK working rights
- Experience in a similar Health & Safety role
- Excellent communication skills

**Skills Needed**

**About The Company**

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies.

The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries.

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