What you will be doing? 

- playing an integral part in co-ordinating safety and quality activities within the Cranfield site, and also liaising with other sites in the UK. In addition, it is to develop a Continuous Improvement approach HSEQ on the site. Safety is Framatome’s overarching value.
- providing support and guidance on all HSEQ matters relating to the Cranfield site. Continuous improvement is a key part of our business and in this role, you will be very active in improving all aspects of HSEQ.

Reporting operationally to the IMS Manager and  hierarchically to the Deputy Head of QHSE, you will also develop effective working relationships with the local Management Team to enable a first-class safety, environmental and quality service to be delivered.

The QHSE Advisor will work closely with:
·       The project, engineering and design teams to ensure that quality, health, safety and environmental within Integrated Management System is maintained, adhered to, developed, and improved to meet our business needs, customers and regulatory requirements.
·       With the engineering and project managers to ensure that QHSE programs are communicated and deployed within Engineering BL and related agreed performance indicators measured and actioned upon when required;
·       With the IMS Manager to ensure that the performance of the IMS is deployed and adhered to in the operational areas
·       With Framatome Head / Deputy Head of QHSE to inform of events and performances regarding QHSE, adherence to and evolution of regulatory framework in relation to the business;
The QHSE Advisor will directly:

System:  

Work with the Operations team to improve quality, health, safety and environmental performance at the site, improving the processes and reporting.
- Critically analyse current processes and report on potential improvements. Assist in implementing those improvements.
Work with the wider QHSE functions and the IMS team to monitor and implement changes to the Management System.

Assurance: 

- Report on QHSE KPI’s, internally, and externally.
- Organise operational inspections, audits and verification checks and acts on the findings.

Technical Advice: 

- Provide on site consultancy for the formulation of RAMS for off site activities.
·       Ensure that Risk Assessments are written properly and staff read and understand them.
·       Assist with the writing of quality plans for projects and overseeing their implementation.

Training: 

·       Coaching and mentoring site supervision in HSE practices, roles and responsibilities
·       Assist with developing internal training and awareness and delivering where required

Engagement and Culture: 

- Hold quality meetings and regular HSE meetings.
- Networks within Framatome Ltd and the wider European organisation to understand their processes and implement improvements to ours.

Required Attributes:

•  IOSH / NEBOSH safety certificate
• Experience in Accident / Incident Investigation /Problem solving
• Experience in highly regulated industries. Experience of Nuclear industry is highly desirable
• Understanding of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture
• Demonstrable field engagement
• Good knowledge of performance management techniques and/or route cause analysis technics (FMEA, A-Z, 5 Whys LEAN, Six Sigma,)

Desired Attributes:

• Internal auditor for ISO9001,14001, 45001
• Experience of implementing processes and procedures.
• On-site experience of engineering, chemical, design activities

Desired Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent team working skills
• The ability to work with minimum supervision and intervention
• Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can -do attitude
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be
• Confident manner, good presentation skills
• Determination - not easily discouraged or put off
• Passion, enthusiasm, and charisma.
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality

What’s in it for you?

·       25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays

·       8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)

·       Individual and family private health care

·       Dental insurance for employees

·       Cashplan – Level 2 cover

·       Life assurance (4x salary)

·       Employee assistance programme (EAP)

·       Income Protection

·       Professional Body Membership

·       Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)

·       Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)

·       Babbel – learn a new language

·       Generous family leave