Health, Safety and Environment Advisor (HSE)
Discretionary bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working patterns.
30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service
The Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of the UK’s largest privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.
The HSE Advisor is responsible for promoting a culture of safety and environmental awareness within the organisation. The role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices, reducing risks, and protecting employees, stakeholders, and the environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Inspections and Audits
o Conduct regular building site inspections and factory audits to ensure compliance with company health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
o Maintain documentation and follow up on corrective actions.
2. Policy Development and Implementation
o Assist in developing and maintaining HSE policies, standards, and procedures.
o Ensure that all policies comply with local, national, and industry-specific regulations.
o Conduct risk assessments and recommend control measures.
o Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.
3. Training and Awareness
o Deliver HSE training and toolbox talks to employees and contractors.
o Raise awareness of safety practices and environmental responsibilities.
o Provide support and advise building sites on investigating incidents, near-misses, and accidents to determine root causes.
o Prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
4. Regulatory Compliance
o Stay updated on relevant HSE legislation and ensure organizational compliance.
o Liaise with regulatory bodies and represent the organization during inspections.
5. Environmental Sustainability
o Promote environmentally friendly practices and initiatives.
o Monitor and report on environmental impacts, such as emissions, waste, and resource usage.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred).
* Professional certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent is preferred).
* Experience in HSE advisory roles, particularly with building site work.
* Familiarity with HSE management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
* Reduction in incident and accident rates.
* Compliance with regulatory requirements and audit outcomes.
* Completion rate of safety inspections.
* Timely closure of corrective actions.
* Employee engagement and participation in HSE programs.
As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Our benefits package includes: 30 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line). We provide an additional catalogue of optional benefits including and not limited to, cycle to work schemes, holiday buy and sell and private medical insurance.
The full-time hours for this role are 36.75 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, however there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.
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