SHEQ Advisor

Job Description

IBP is currently recruiting a SHEQ Advisor based in the Ipswich area. We are seeking someone with knowledge of safety, health, environment, and quality. You will work throughout Suffolk.

You must have a NEBOSH qualification, hold a UK driving licence and have previously worked in telecoms.

This role is for individuals who want to make a meaningful impact. You will help keep people safe and support change.

The main duties include but are not limited to: 

• Champion a work culture & environment that embodies a ‘Zero Harm’, Health and Safety culture.
• Promote a positive incident reporting culture within contracts, support teams to ensure all incidents are properly investigated and root causes established; ensuring recommendations are communicated and implemented.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the highest levels of safe working practices, raise safety awareness and ensure the highest quality of all delivered products.
• Complete Onsite inspections across the business, construction sites and across the supply chain as appropriate.
• Monitor, inspect and document safety performance across the business and communicate to stakeholders as appropriate in a constructive manner with recommended actions.
• Complete Core development works, such as developing Toolbox Talks and Safety Alerts.
• Implement and share best practices through regular meetings across the Frameworks to ensure consistency and high-quality work.
• Contribute to the development of the Safety Management System (SMS)
• The SHEQ Advisor requires a strong grasp of recognised best practice, risk management techniques and the UK Legal Framework, supported by a thorough appreciation of health and safety within a regulated industry sector. 
• The SHEQ Advisor will need to show strong communication skills and possess well-developed skills in stakeholder engagement
• Working knowledge of Working at Height Requirements and Systems /Electrical Requirements.
• Working Knowledge of fixed and mobile infrastructure networks, including but not limited to: Optical Networks / Fibre to the cabinet (FTTC) and Fibre to the Premises (FTTP)

The Ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience:

• Advanced IT skills – Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Exerperience in the Telecoms Industry 
• An industry recognised Environmental qualification such as the IEMA or NEBOSH

Thank you for applying for this position. Successful applicants will be contacted within 10 working days of submitting their application – if you do not hear back within this time, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free to apply for any future roles.

IBP Recruitment Ltd provide services as an Agency and an Employment Business for permanent recruitment, and the supply of temporary workers, and we are committed to equal opportunities for all candidates.