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HSE Advisor

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ClockFull-time, Unlimited

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HSE Advisor

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Supporting the Operations and Governance Manager in the delivery of Uniper and UK required SHE management systems both local and legislative at our PES site to deliver their vision of a Zero Harm Site.

Your responsibilities

  • Ensure safety, health and environmental processes are compliant with statutory and company requirements.
  • Management of the internal management system internal audit programs for SHE audits
  • Management and key point of contact for 2nd and 3rd party audits for ISO14001 and ISO45001 through LRQA and other internal and external customers in partnership with the wider FEN SHE Team
  • Responsible for the update of local legislative compliance evidence including update of aspects & impacts registers
  • Responsible for the promotion of a positive safety culture ensuring that safety issues and targets are met to support our Zero Harm aspiration
  • Responsibility for the identification of SHE training needs for the business, the development and delivery of a training plan
  • That internal SHE processes are updated and managed in line with changes in internal and external legislation and best practice
  • Taking a leading role in the investigation of incidents at PES and supporting the wider process to delivery where possible useful shared learning
  • To ensure that all relevant Safety and Health information and records are communicated to interested parties in an appropriate and timely manner
  • Responsible for the electronic risk assessment system and ensuring that risk assessments are available and updated in line with internal schedules
  • Supporting the wider business in the management of COSHH systems for all associated products used
  • Liaising with the occupational health team to ensure chronic prevention campaigns are progressed to support the health and wellbeing of the team
  • To assist the OG Manager in delivering a high level of Safety & Health and Environmental awareness within the business & delivery of associated training within the business unit.
  • To offer advice on safety management and specific situations / projects.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve the overall performance of the business.
  • To support and facilitate subject meetings necessary to deliver the role
  • Supporting the OG Manager in the delivery of Management Review process
  • Other responsibilities as defined by the OG Manager

Your profile

  • A qualification (appropriate safety/engineering discipline) equivalent to ONC/NVQ level 3.
  • Health and Safety management qualification NEBOSH Diploma (certificate minimum)
  • Qualified auditor and able to effectively audit H&S systems and their application within the work place
  • Evidence of management of 3rd party audit to ISO45001, ISO14001 management standards and delivering value adding audit processes
  • An extensive understanding of health and safety and environmental legislation, policy and standards.
  • Knowledge of current policies and procedures which affect the business
  • Able to demonstrate competence of contract management skills to enable effective working relationships.
  • An understanding of the health, safety and environmental aspects of the management of external service provider’s activities.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and contractors.
  • The confidence and ability to challenge established practices, suggesting imaginative and effective solutions to problems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective working relationships with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
  • Planning and organising skills to include effective prioritising and time management.
  • A proven ability to identify and analyse situations by isolating key issues, evaluating relevant data and drawing appropriate conclusions.
  • PC conversant and able to produce reports, data and presentations using Microsoft applications

Your qualities

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

  • Competitive salary
  • Personal development and Learning opportunities
  • Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
  • 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Electric vehicle charging at our sites
  • In house Occupational Health Services
  • Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
  • Performance related benefits
  • Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
  • Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Job ID:

89490

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Type of contract:

Unlimited

Working model:

Full-time, Unlimited

Start date:

immediately

Application deadline:

28/09/2026

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail and we will get back to you:

resourcinguk@uniper.energy

What makes Uniper stand out as an employer

  • Health Insurance

    Private Medical Insurance

    Rapid access to quality private medical care for illness and injury. The insurance includes a private GP service and pathway services to fast-track care.

  • Money

    Pension Scheme

    Enhanced company pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12%.

  • Remote

    Flexible Working

    In recognising the benefit of flexible working in achieving the right balance between work and personal lives, Uniper supports varied working arrangements and flexible working applications.

  • Training

    Professional Development and Career Opportunities

    A continuous and personal journey, Uniper supports with flexible learning opportunities and where appropriate professional qualifications.

  • Health Insurance

    Dental Insurance

    With cover levels designed to suit your family circumstances it allows you to claim for routine and complex dental treatments.

  • Smiley

    Holiday Buy and Sell Programme

    In addition to a minimum entitlement of 26 days plus Bank Holidays, the programme enables you to take some extra time off or free up some cash.

  • Travel

    Travel Insurance

    Holiday with complete peace of mind with worldwide or European annual multi-trip travel insurance.

  • Bicycle

    Cycle to Work Scheme

    Purchase a bike and save on tax and National Insurance on your regular commute to work.

  • Fonds

    Uniper Discounts

    Enjoy savings from all your favourite retailers via our employee discount store on everything from high street stores, restaurants and days out.

  • Health Insurance

    Life Insurance

    In addition to company provided Death in Service benefits a ‘top-up’ benefit is available to employees and their partners.

  • Accident Insurance

    Personal Accident Insurance

    A payout in the event of serious accident injuries; for you, your partner and/or children.

  • Health Insurance

    Critical Illness Insurance

    Offering a tax-free lump sum payout should you become ill. Cover can be extended to a partner and child cover is free from birth to 21 years old.

  • Smiley

    Family Friendly Policies

    Many employees have caring responsibilities outside of the workplace. Uniper’s special leave policy reflects the changing needs of employees and aims to accommodate personal commitments where possible.

  • Health

    Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

    Be supported. The Uniper employee assistance program is designed to support your wellbeing inside and outside of the office. Available 24/7 every day of the year it offers a freephone support line, online resources and a confidential counselling service.

The benefits may vary slightly depending on location and role. You can find a complete overview of the benefits here:Benefits
About Uniper
Diversity

Transforming energy security through expertise and commitment

Uniper is a European energy company with a global reach that makes a decisive contribution to security of supply and energy transformation.  We work in very diverse teams and offer our employees as much flexibility as is possible.

Equity, mutual appreciation and respect are the core of our corporate culture. At our company you will have the opportunity to shape new technologies, work on solutions for a modern and future-oriented energy supply and actively design change processes.

Application process

Step 1 - Online application

Step 1

Online application

Have you found a suitable job posting? Then you can apply online right here. The application process is very simple and only takes a few minutes. Once we have received your application successfully, you will receive confirmation by e-mail immediately afterwards.

Your questions. Our answers.

Do you have any questions?

Do you have any questions?

Our recruiting team will be happy to assist you via email. Please submit your application exclusively through our online portal – unfortunately, we cannot consider applications sent by email. As long as the position is listed on our careers page, we look forward to your interest and application!

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