Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Description

You’ll be the go-to person for on-the-ground safety matters, audits, and tenant liaison, working across all functions and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact across a diverse operational environment, contributing to ABP’s net-zero goals and continuous improvement culture.

• Coach and challenge managers and supervisors to improve HS&E capability.
• Conduct thorough investigations and produce actionable reports.
• Champion proactive health, safety, and environmental behaviours across local ports.
• Ensure timely closure of audit actions, Spot It submissions, and incident follow-ups.
• Promote and deliver regional safety campaigns and environmental initiatives.
• Deliver monthly HS&E reports with data trends and positive activity updates.
• Foster a positive HS&E culture aligned with ABP’s values.
• Provide guidance on ABP policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Perform internal audits and support HS&E committee meetings and inspections.
• Manage and coordinate local safety and environmental incidents using EcoOnline.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Requirements

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to join our Wales & Southwest Division. Supporting our 7 ports across South Wales and the Southwest, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• Expertise in behavioural safety programme design and delivery.
• Knowledge of behavioural and cultural change tools in HS&E.
• Experience liaising with external enforcement authorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in internal auditing and incident investigation.
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, and respond to dynamic operational needs.
• Membership of IOSH, IIRSM, or ISEP.
• ISO auditing certification (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001).
• Experience in a safety-critical environment.
• Proficiency in HS&E systems (e.g., SAP/EcoOnline) and data analytics tools.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience in sustainability and environmental impact reduction.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
• Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance