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Job Summary

NUGENT are seeking to recruit a HSEQ Officer to support the development of a strategy to shape the HSEQ and continuous improvement functions for the company.

Working closely with the Directors this role will deliver the HSEQ strategy and drive a culture of continuous improvement. This role will be responsible for ensuring legislative compliance together with adherence of our IMS systems to ISO standards 18001, 14001 and 9001.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HSEQ professional to work in a collaborative environment influencing and leading on all aspects of health and safety, environmental and quality performance.

The position requires first class organisational, communication and leadership skills along with proven ability to develop solutions that push innovative boundaries. The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director and Business Unit Operations Directors to implement strategies and develop long-term plans that usher in new levels of HSEQ standard NUGENT.

You will be a motivated and reliable individual who brings enthusiasm and positively to the team and you should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

This role can be based either in our Pomeroy or Belfast Office, depending on experience and candidate’s location. The role also requires travel to our sites within NI and GB.

Reporting to:             Managing Director and Business Unit Operations Director

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement, understanding and compliance for all HSEQ policies and procedures.
• Monitor, review, improve and amend the Integrated Management System to ensure continual improvement and compliance.
• Develop further HSEQ initiatives and continual improvements
• Complete compliant management system audits and inspections and manage a programme of corrective/preventative actions for continuous improvement, ensuring the highest standards in technical competence and safe working practices.
• Manage the completion of ISO9001 / ISO14001 / ISO45001 internal audits and providing effective solutions to support compliance regarding all external audits.
• Ensure the preparation of the Contract Health and Safety Plans
• Perform site visits to ensure all necessary safety equipment / Documentation is available
• Perform or arrange accident reporting, recording and investigation as required
• Maintain records, inspections and calibration of lifting Appliances PPE, Gas monitoring equipment, Safety Audits and Accidents/Incidents
• Perform assessment of special equipment requirements as required
• Perform or arrange for the assessment of special training requirements
• Liaison with company solicitors regarding EL and PI claims and undertaking investigations
• Support the Implementation, design, and development of risk management processes, including, Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessment and Fire Risk Assessment.
• Provide effective solutions for all company health and safety and compliance inductions.
• Provide effective internal training and coaching to operational teams in specific subject matters, such as – Contractor Management, Incident Investigation, Risk Assessment and COSHH regulations.
• Attend and provide monthly Operational reports to Operational meetings and submit Quarterly performance and compliance reports to board meetings.
• To ensure that all working methods and procedures are relevant, clearly communicated, adhered to and promote and portray the company in a professional, safe and compliant manner, whilst providing a safe place of work to a motivated and competent workforce focused on delivering high standards of workmanship and quality of service.
• To advise Managing Director and BU directors on the implications of current, new and pending health, safety, environmental and quality statute, approved codes of practice, guidance etc and their impact on existing procedures and methods of operation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 plus years’ experience in operational management or safety, health, and environment leadership
• NEBOSH general certification
• Previous experience of producing internal audits to comply with 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Accuracy, diligence, and a champion of embracing and driving effective compliance solutions.
• Excellent solutions, planning and organisational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree level relevant qualification
• IOSH membership