Brentwood
SHEQ Advisor \n An excellent opportunity for a qualified SHEQ Advisor with health and safety, site inspection, training and compliance experience to support operational teams across utility environments. \n If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Health and Safety Advisor, HSE Advisor, QHSE Advisor, Health and Safety Officer, SHEQ Officer, Safety Advisor, Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor, Environmental Health and Safety Advisor, EHS Advisor, Compliance Advisor \n \n SALARY: Negotiable Depending on Experience + Benefits \n LOCATION: Brentwood, Essex (with regular travel to project sites across Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk, depending on site audit needs. Weekly attendance at the Hatfield dept may also be required) \n JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent \n \n PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need to hold a Full Driving Licence (Company Vehicle and Fuel Card Provided) \n This is full time on site / on premise role, due to the location this is not commutable by public transport and due to the nature of the role there is not an option for part-time or hybrid. \n \n JOB OVERVIEW \n The organisation is looking for a full-time SHEQ Advisor to join a small, supportive safety, health, environmental and quality team. \n The organisation operates within the utilities sector, primarily supporting water industry contracts involving the repair, maintenance, backfilling and reinstatement of water assets. Work can include higher-risk activities such as deep excavations and highway-based operations, with additional support provided across gas, power and smart metering contracts when required. \n Working across a varied utilities environment, the role will involve a good mix of site and office-based duties, supporting teams with health and safety inspections, induction training, toolbox talks, training records, incident processes and ongoing compliance. \n The successful candidate will be diligent, proactive and confident working independently, with the ability to communicate clearly, engage groups during training and support continual improvement across the business. \n \n APPLY TODAY \n Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. \n \n DUTIES \n Your duties as the SHEQ Advisor will include: \n\n • Site Inspections: Complete weekly HSE site inspections of operatives and teams, helping to maintain safe working practices across operational activities\n, • Office and Yard Inspections: Undertake monthly HSE inspections across office and yard environments, identifying areas for improvement and supporting compliance\n, • Deliver Induction Training: Provide weekly HSE induction training for new starters, including office-based employees and operational staff\n, • Support Safety Training: Deliver Toolbox Talks on a range of HSE subjects, managing responses and helping to keep teams informed and engaged\n, • Maintain Training Records: Update and maintain the Training Matrix using the CRM system, ensuring records are accurate and up to date\n, • Coordinate Refresher Training: Outsource relevant training and book refresher courses where required to support employee competence and compliance\n, • Attend SHEQ Meetings: Participate in client and internal SHEQ meetings, providing clear updates and supporting agreed actions\n, • Provide H&S Advice: Offer clear, reliable health and safety guidance across the business, supporting managers, supervisors and operational teams\n, • Support Incident Processes: Assist with incident reporting and investigation processes, helping to identify causes and promote preventative action\n, • Deliver Additional Training: Carry out Emergency First Aid at Work and EUSR National Water Hygiene Training once qualified and competent to do so\n, • Deputise: Act as lead during the SHEQ Manager’s absence, helping to maintain continuity across SHEQ activities\n\n \n CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS \n ESSENTIAL \n\n • Holds a formal health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH, NVQ Level 3 or higher\n, • Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in utility environments\n, • Confident speaking to groups and able to make safety training engaging\n, • Able to work well independently with strong attention to detail\n, • Quick to learn, proactive and willing to get stuck in without needing to be asked\n, • Committed to supporting continual improvement and positive safety standards\n, • Able to work effectively as part of a supportive, team-focused environment\n, • Full UK driving licence\n, • Able to commute to Brentwood, with occasional travel to other depots such as Hatfield\n\n \n BENEFITS \n\n • Company vehicle and fuel card with free onsite parking\n, • Mobile phone provided\n, • Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience\n, • 1 x paid wellness day per year – Free Day Off!\n, • Team building days paid by the company\n, • Weekly fruit deliveries\n, • Working for a growing company with a reputation for SHEQ excellence\n\n \n HOW TO APPLY \n To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. 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