QHSSE Business Partner

Company Description

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: QHSSE Business Partner

• 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

Job Description

We're looking for a QHSSE Business Partner to support a diverse range of business lines across the UK, including Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Environmental, Asbestos and related industries.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partnering with operational teams to promote a strong QHSSE culture across multiple business lines

• Conducting site visits, audits, inspections and compliance reviews

• Supporting risk assessments, safe systems of work and legal compliance activities

• Leading and supporting incident investigations and corrective actions

• Assisting with the development and improvement of management systems

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business

• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and driving positive change

• Supporting the delivery of SGS's sustainability, quality and safety objectives

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is passionate about safety, quality and continuous improvement, with the confidence to influence others and build strong working relationships across a complex business.

You may already be working as a QHSSE Advisor, HSE Manager, Quality Manager, Compliance Manager or Business Partner and be looking to take the next step in your career within a global organisation.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems

• Experience conducting internal audits, driving compliance and supporting management systems

• Experience managing incidents, investigations and corrective actions

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent)

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Additional Information

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)

• Immediate Private medical cover with BUPA

• 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.

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