Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as HSE Advisor.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About the role

Working Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, you’ll be providing competent advice to the business, monitoring & contributing to compliance within UK/EU legislation, whilst adhering to company standards as defined in the DFDS Safety Management System framework. Based in a very busy operational port environment, acting as a point of contact for departmental managers on matters of occupational/operational health and safety as well as environmental issues.

Reporting directly to the Head of HSE, you will be responsible for:

• Champion a safe working environment providing guidance and support to front line managers to ensure the safe delivery of operations in accordance with all elements of the DFDS safety management system.
• Provide practical, competent advice in the investigation of accidents ensuring root cause and learnings are established to avoid recurrence.
• Undertake compliance checks to company standards ensuring ongoing compliance is maintained and areas for continuous improvement established.
• Represent the companies interests at HSE meetings with key stakeholders, ensuring the risk profile and business requirements meet legislative needs.
• Monitor closely safety performance and trends; proactively initiating campaigns within areas to address potential areas of concern.
• Promote a positive organisational culture of which health and safety is at the forefront of decisions taken.
• Ensure emergency planning arrangements are maintained and exercised to ensure effectiveness.

About you

You shall be joining a forward-thinking award-winning team, who will ensure your integration into the department is seamless and accommodating. We require an individual possessing as minimum a NEBOSH General Certificate who can quickly establish positive relationships with key stakeholders. The engaging post holder must be able to manage their own work commitments in order to ensure delivery of both local tasks and delivery of collective strategic goals, whilst adapting dynamically to changing situations.

Practical experience in an occupational and operational HSE field is a requirement for this role, along with a previous background within the logistics or port sector which is desirable.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

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Join the movement and grow with us.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.