HSEQ Advisor / Officer

Job description

This is a hands-on, site-based position supporting a growing Health, Safety, Environment & Quality function during a period of change and investment. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the business, travelling between sites, and working closely with operational teams.

HSEQ Officer / Advisor

Multi-Site Role – Cheshire | Waste & Recycling | £35,000–£40,000 + Benefits

The Role

The HSEQ Officer / Advisor role has been created to provide additional technical HSEQ support across multiple sites and to work closely with the HSEQ Manager.

You’ll spend the majority of your time on site, supporting day-to-day HSEQ activity while contributing to longer-term improvements in systems, training, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HSEQ support across multiple operational sites in Cheshire
• Support the implementation and embedding of a new HSEQ management system
• Carry out site audits, inspections, and safety walks
• Review, write, and implement RAMS, SOPs and SSOW
• Deliver and support HSEQ training (including PowerPoint materials)
• Support operational meetings (plan, deliver, review)
• Assist with maintaining and updating HSEQ policies and procedures
• Build strong working relationships with site managers and operational teams

Key Risk Areas

• Pedestrian and vehicle movements
• Waste storage and associated fire risk
• Environmental spills and incidents
• Fixed plant and machinery within an MRF environment
• Power isolation and machinery safety
• Some exposure to CDM environments

About You

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) – essential
• 1–2 years post-qualification experience in Health and Safety
• Background in waste preferred; construction or manufacturing also considered
• Comfortable working in a multi-site, operational environment
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong site presence
• Proactive attitude and willingness to develop

Location & Working Pattern

• Multi-site role across Cheshire (based on the site closest to home)
• Regular travel between sites (pool car provided)
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• One day per week working from home
• 40-hour week with flexible start and finish times

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
• Discount and salary-extras scheme
• Approx. 26 days annual leave
• On-site canteen, tea and coffee facilities

Why Apply?

Genuine multi-site exposure across a varied operational environment

Newly created role with visibility and impact

Business investing in HSEQ systems, training, and people

Supportive team and flexible working culture

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheshire West And Chester

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-12-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English