Job Description
SHEQ Advisor
Location: Willesden (with travel to multiple sites, 1 2 days per week)
Full-time Permanent
About the Role
My client is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented SHEQ Advisor to join their growing compliance team. This is an exciting development role designed to support two Compliance Managers in maintaining and enhancing SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) standards across the business.
They are subject to strict compliance with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and the Environment Agency (EA). They hold ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) and PAS 402:2013 (Recycling Performance) accreditations and you ll play a vital role in ensuring these standards are upheld and developed.
This position offers a clear career progression path, with mentorship, hands-on experience. The plan is to help you grow into an independent SHEQ professional within months.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Compliance Support:
- Organise and administer regular SHEQ meetings
- Maintain and update SHEQ policies, procedures, and document control systems
- Complete monthly SHEQ KPIs and management system audits
- Support internal and external audits and ensure close-out of actions
- Maintain accurate employee and compliance records (PPE, inductions, risk assessments, etc.)
- Support preparation and delivery of toolbox talks
Site-Based Activities:
- Conduct regular site inspections and safety checks
- Assist with emergency drills, risk assessments, and method statements
- Review contractor RAMS and ensure site compliance
- Deliver site inductions and support incident/accident investigations
Environmental Responsibilities:
- Assist with EA inspections and environmental monitoring (noise, dust, complaints)
- Support quarterly EA and hazardous waste reporting
- Contribute to sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives
- Manage COSHH waste documentation and pollution reporting
About You
We re looking for someone with:
- A proactive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ownership
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong analytical and organisational ability
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- A full UK driving licence (travel required between sites)
Qualifications:
- Ideally degree-educated (or equivalent experience)
- Eager to gain professional qualifications in SHEQ (funded by the company), including:
- NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health & Safety
- IEMA Environmental Foundation/Intermediate Course
- Internal Audit (Quality/SHEQ)
