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Dales Marine Services – Job Opportunity – QHSE Advisor

Posted: 22nd April 2025

Location

Leith

Contract

Full-Time

Dales Marine Services are a well-established and successful local and national Ship Repair, Fabrication and Engineering service provider for the off and on shore oil industry.

Due to continued growth, expansion, and long-term contracts we are looking to add to our skilled team of employees.

Career advancement, good working conditions and competitive rates of pay, are offered along with additional overtime, and weekend working. A great opportunity to progress your career in a fast paced and diverse industry with this fulltime position.

Required for our busy Leith dry dock and fabrication facility.

QHSE Advisor

The position might suit a person who has recently achieved their NEBOSH (National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety) who is looking to gain experience and development in a QHSE Advisor position.

Ship repair, welding/fabrication or engineering background and experience is preferred but not essential.

The successfully candidate should ideally meet the following scope: –

  • Qualifications; NEBOSH (National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety). NEBOSH (Environmental Management Certificate) preferred.
  • Experience: Engineering, Fabrication or relative industry experience and background preferred but not essential
  • Site safety inductions
  • Contractor’s site inductions and checking of relevant paperwork
  • Assist with permits being issued to employees and contractors
  • Daily on-site safety inspections
  • Checking PTWs, RAs and Method Statements are properly written, co-ordinated and implemented
  • Making job specific Risk Assessments and Method statements and ensure all employees are aware of how to use them
  • Investigation and recording of any incidents and accidents
  • Implementation of safety training and maintaining training matrix
  • Plant and machinery insurance inspections
  • Upkeep of all lifting equipment
  • Inspection and upkeep of safety harnesses
  • Assist with internal and external audits
  • Implement monthly safety initiatives
  • Maintenance of all relevant systems
  • Assist with other duties and administration as required and instructed by your line manager

The following benefits will be provided as part of the package:

  • Car allowance
  • Private Medical with additional dental and optical benefits
  • Company pension
  • Company life assurance
  • Company Income Protection
  • Gym discount
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • 34 days holiday per year with 5 allocated over Christmas and New Year
  • Relocation package if required

Position might suit a person that has recently completed their NEBOSH qualification looking to progress into a health and safety position.

To apply for the above position, please complete the form below and submit a copy of your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@dalesmarine.co.uk

 

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