SHEQ Advisor

FDS Group is a leading supplier of fire safety products and services including smoke ventilation and fire detection systems. Located at our office in Greenhithe, near Dartford in Kent, we work predominantly in London and the South East. This role is a full-time position based at the company office with immediate start. Candidates wishing to apply should be UK based within a reasonable commute and available for start within usual notice periods.

We are looking for a SHEQ Advisor to support the ongoing day-to-day management of the company SHEQ management systems and related activities that maintain group wide business compliance and support customer service delivery.

The role is within the groups’ small technical team and the successful candidate will have strong audit and management systems experience working within related areas.  A willingness to learn and develop in a technical environment is essential. 

The role requires ability to self-manage workloads and prioritise customer demands whilst working on multiple projects.  Good organisational skills are essential along with clear & concise communication skills in both oral and written areas.  The candidate should be a team player and be prepared to support the numerous stakeholders to help the team achieve standards of excellence. 

Responsibilities and duties:

• Managing day-to-day SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality) management system needs across the business.
• Undertaking internal audits and maintinaing the SHEQ audit programme.
• Maintaining all company SHEQ documentation and making sure they are up to date, including policies, processes, procedures, templates, etc.
• Ensuring all controlled documents are managed correctly in accordance with the company procedure, including the use of SharePoint.
• Being the focused lead on all company complaints.
• Leading the completion of customer PQQ’s.
• Maintaining company document libraries.
• Ensuring all H&S, technical and compliance training needs are identified and assisting the respective teams with delivery.
• Ensuring all calibration needs are carried out as per company procedures.
• Ensuring all personnel have received appropriate PPE and records are maintained.
• Assist with improving communication across the business.
• Any relevant company duties.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience of:

• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Sound independent judgement.
• Familiar with industry standard formats for technical information such as drawings & specifications.
• Authoring technical documentation.

Qualifications:

• GCSE English & Maths at grade C or above.
• Further education, or equivalent apprenticeship.

• Internal Auditor, Senior Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification.

Benefits

FDS Contracting offers a competitive salary with a range of company benefits including:

• Company bonus scheme
• Vitality healthcare scheme
• Income protection insurance
• Death in-service insurance