HSE Advisor
Workingwith Sodexo, Southcote, Reading
HSE Advisor
£40000-£45000
Workingwith Sodexo, Southcote, Reading
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 63564ebe4e2f457aa7ca13410371cb35
Location ref: Southcote, Reading
Full Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable QHSE Advisor to support operational teams in delivering high standards of health, safety, food safety, environmental, and quality compliance across the contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional who enjoys working closely with site teams, driving a positive safety culture, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Whatyou'll do:
- Provide day to day HSE advice and guidance to operational teams
- Act as the point of contact for accidents and incidents, supporting investigations and reporting processes
- Conduct site inspections and audits, including SMS checklist reviews for Health & Safety and Food Safety
- Support teams with risk assessments and deliver risk assessment training
- Assist with legislative and contractual compliance activities
- Support the delivery and monitoring of Zero Harm Mindset training for new starters
- Assist with HSE inductions for Heads of Department
- Manage waste compliance processes and liaise with waste providers and site teams
- Monitor defective infrastructure and equipment, ensuring issues are escalated and managed appropriately
- Support food safety compliance, including agency chef onboarding and evidence collection for Food Hygiene certification
- Assist with contractor management and HSE compliance
- Review accident and incident investigations and ensure timely reporting through Salus systems
- Act as a Superuser for SMS/Salus and waste systems, producing monthly reports and trend analysis
- Prepare QHSE communications including safety alerts, quick shares, and seasonal campaigns
- Support the QHSE Manager with initiatives focused on HSE, sustainability, and wellbeing
- Communicate updates to QHSE policies, processes, and legislation
- Support environmental and sustainability objectives across the contract
NEBOSH General Certificate - IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
- Food Safety Level 3 qualification
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent relationship building skills with stakeholders at all levels
- Problem solving skills with a proactive and solutions focused approach
- Full clean driving licence Desirable
- Previous experience in a QHSE advisory role
- Experience within food safety environments
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Management qualification
Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of somethinggreater. You'll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer: - Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day