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QHSE Advisor

Southampton
8 months ago
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QHSE Manager/SHEQ Advisor

The COMPANY
Our client is a well established Global manufacturer, acknowledged as a leading provider of industrial process and automation solutions. From initial design through manufacturing and commissioning - focussing on their clients specific brief/requirements they deliver an industry leading professional service to a myriad of industries including food processing, Water, pharmaceutical, packaging, scientific, power generation, general manufacturing, etc. Their market leading comprehensive service & product range means that they have gained an enviable global reputation synonymous with excellence. We are proud to be an integral part of their ongoing expansion, providing them with suitable local staff to complement their outstanding existing team.

The ROLE
The SHEQ Advisor will support our Client's safety & quality needs across the business. The minutia of the role includes;

  • Conduct reviews of contractor documentation
  • Deliver audits and inspections
  • Offer guidance on environmental sustainability
  • Ensuring delivery of legislative compliance
  • Hybrid working available

    The CANDIDATE
    Our client is looking for a SHEQ Advisor with the following background:

  • Working Knowledge of ISO Standards 9001, 45001 & 14001
  • Experienced internal auditor
  • NEBOSH certificate & Tech IOSH or NVQ Level 3/4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to deliver reports to the business and customers.
  • Deliver training material in an engaging and effective manner.
  • Take pride in doing a good job

    Package:
    Salary Depending on experience,
    Hybrid working available,
    Company pension scheme - match contributions up to 6%,
    25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays,
    Bonus scheme,
    Profit Share scheme,
    Share scheme
    Etc.

    ALTERNATIVE TITLES: Health & Safety Advisor, Quality Control, SHEQ Executive - Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality Advisor - Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality Manager, HSEQ Advisor

    Location: This role is commutable from:
    Southampton
    Portsmouth
    Waterlooville
    Chichester
    Bognor Regis
    Eastleigh
    Gosport
    Bournemouth
    Poole
    Andover
    Fareham
    Havant
    Petersfield
    Winchester

    Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike.
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