HSE Advisor

Handley James Chemical are excited to be engaged as the search partner to a global chemical manufacturing business, specialising in fine and speciality chemicals. We are currently recruiting for an experienced HSE Advisor to join their existing team, on an upper tier COMAH site in Stoke. Reporting to the HSE Manager you assist in leading, facilitating and initiating activities to ensure the site operates in compliance with HS&E Legislation and the Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems. You will be the key support to foster a continual improvement culture within the business for all HS&E and Process Safety activities The successful candidate will be an experienced HSE professional who is looking to join an existing team and a global company where ‘Safety First’ is not just a strap line on a website, a culture where health and safety is priority number one, always. Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the HS&E risk assessment programme for the Site
• Reviewing Maintenance and Contractor RAMS. Lead and support Risk Assessments as needed and support with contractor management documentation. Support Hazard Study Process and HAZOPs
• Support in maintaining an effective Permit To Work System
• Carry out Site HS&E Inductions for employees and provide HS&E training for staff. Liaise with external providers for courses delivered by external providers
• Supporting Operations Team on Emergency Training programme and arrangements
• Develop training packages for in-house use, including refresher training
• Coordinate the site STAR & SWOP programmes (Stop Think Assess the Risk and Safety Watch Observation Programmes)
• Ensure accidents, incidents, near misses and complaints are investigated sufficiently to prevent recurrence. Assist with investigations as needed and lead investigations for serious and potentially serious events
• Manage the audit programme and conduct audits in support of the audit schedule
• Lead and participate in continual improvement activities and improvement projects to reduce risks on site
• Coordinate and carry out, as appropriate, all aspects of site monitoring, e.g. Noise and dust monitoring. Arrange face fit testing for respiratory protective equipment wearers
• Maintenance of HS&E manuals for ISO14001 and ISO 45001
• Support for third party audits (BSI) and support regulatory visits by HSE, EA and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

    Required experience:

• Experience within a Health and Safety position within a chemical or hazardous environment, existing knowledge or experience on a COMAH site would be advantageous
• Graduate or equivalent in chemistry/chemical engineering or relevant subject eg Law. (Advantageous)
• Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards CMIOSH)
• Thorough knowledge of relevant ISO standards – ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• IT skills including Microsoft Office suite and SAP
• Skilled facilitator in Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Internal HS&E Auditor (BSI auditor qualification or evidence of external training) (Advantageous)
• HAZOP/HAZID Study experience –evidence of training.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join to an international Chemical company, one with tremendous growth opportunity for the right person. In return our client is offering £40,000 - £45,000pa, bonus and benefits. *Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you. About us: Handley James Chemical are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service. As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike. www.handleyjames.co.uk