SHEQ Advisor

Location: Albert Road, Bristol, and other BWC sites as required
Salary: £43,593.44 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, professional with a hands-on practical style to join our growing Safety Health Environment and Quality team. At Bristol Waste Company the SHEQ department are a key support function to a fascinating and diverse business. The company covers waste collections & processing, street cleansing, winter maintenance, fleet management, security, cleaning, cash in transit and more. Continuing to invest and develop, keeping our Environmental Sustainability goals at our core.

We are looking for new team members to promote and drive our H&S Culture, performance, risk management, and compliance. Candidates will need relevant qualifications and experience, and to demonstrate approach and values to achieve success.

You will provide professional advice and support on all safety, health, environment and quality matters to all levels of employees within the business to meet legal responsibilities and promote best practice, and monitor compliance in line with Business Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SHEQ compliance across waste management operations, ensuring all activities meet environmental regulations, permits, and ISO standards.
• Drive a strong safety-first culture in high-risk environments, promoting safe handling, transport, and processing of waste materials.
• Provide expert SHEQ guidance to operational teams across collection, treatment, and disposal sites.
• Develop and maintain waste management, environmental, and SHEQ policies, ensuring alignment with legal and industry requirements.
• Oversee audits, site inspections, and training programmes to ensure continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Act as the key point of contact for regulators (e.g. Environment Agency), auditors, and customers, with authority to stop unsafe or non-compliant operations.

What We’re Looking For

• NEBOSH General certificate.
• Up to date with health, safety and environmental legal requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of Waste management industry, Facilities Management and or Similar risk level industry.
• Positive and dynamic approach to providing safe and effective delivery of care.
• Knowledge of ISO systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working within a large team multi sited team.
• To take ownership of complex and challenging problems and apply innovative solutions, in line with legislation and company policies and procedures.
• Working closely with the crews and support functions to deliver the right outcomes for the customer and the business.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• £200 employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards

Everyone Belongs

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

How to Apply

Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team

Email: recruitment@bristolwastecompany.co.uk
Phone: 0117 440 6676