QHSE Advisor

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
SGS’s Head Office supports global operations by driving strategy, innovation, and governance across a diverse range of business lines, including Natural Resources, Environmental, Food, Aerospace, Automotive, and Pharmaceutical, ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and performance worldwide.
Role: QHSE Advisor
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ellesmere Port, 1 day per week working from home (Regular travel to SGS UK sites)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm
Salary: Competitive salary, including a company vehicle, bonus & much more
We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual ready to take the next step in their Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (QHSE) career. This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in HSEQ who wants to grow into a fully fledged Business Partner role within a global organisation.
You will be joining SGS’s experienced QHSSE Business Partnering team, gaining hands-on experience across various operational sites, and benefiting from structured development, mentoring, and funded training courses to accelerate your career.
Key Responsibilities
As a QHSE Advisor, you will be supported to develop capability in:
Conducting site visits, inspections, and audits
Supporting operational teams with risk assessments, safe working practices, and compliance
Assisting with incident investigations and improvement plans
Building relationships with key stakeholders across multiple sites
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to safety culture development
Why Join SGS?
Work alongside highly experienced QHSSE Business Partners
Access to extensive training, including funded professional courses and industry qualifications
Opportunity to travel to diverse operational sites
A role where you can make a meaningful, positive impact on safety culture
Clear progression pathway into a fully qualified Business Partner role
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience & Qualifications
NEBOSH qualification (General Certificate or equivalent)
Experience working within a safety, quality, or environmental industry role
Experience carrying out and conducting internal Audits
Exposure to incident/accident investigations and reporting
Experience managing or engaging with stakeholders (internal and/or external)
Who This Suits
This role is perfect for someone who:
Has HSEQ foundations and is ready to progress
Wants hands-on experience with room for rapid development
Is enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate about making workplaces safer
Enjoys variety and travelling to different sites
Wants a long-term career with a global leader known for quality and integrity
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
Retailer Discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
Length of Service Awards
Christmas Vouchers
Health & Wellbeing initiatives
An additional day off for your birthday
Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.