Location
St Albans

Hours
Full Time (hours to be confirmed)

Salary
Negotiable, dependent on experience

About the Role
The SHES Advisor will provide professional Safety, Health, Environmental, and Sustainability support across M O’Brien Plant Hire operations. Reporting to senior management, you will work closely with operational teams across depots, workshops, transport, and site-based activities to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement in SHES performance. Key responsibilities include conducting regular site, depot, workshop, and yard inspections; carrying out audits and monitoring activities; supporting accident and incident investigations; producing reports, risk assessments, and safety documentation; delivering toolbox talks and safety briefings; promoting a positive safety culture; supporting environmental management and sustainability initiatives; maintaining accurate SHES records; liaising with customers, contractors, and regulatory authorities; providing practical advice and coaching; assisting with external audits and accreditations; and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Experience
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety, SHES, or HSEQ role within construction, plant hire, transport, rail, or civil engineering.
- Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
- Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems is desirable.
- Knowledge of plant hire, transport, workshop, or heavy construction operations is desirable.

About you
- Safety-focused and highly professional.
- Practical and solutions-driven approach.
- Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
- Confident, proactive, and self-motivated.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Team player who can build positive relationships across the business.
- Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.

Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate (essential).
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate (desirable).
- Membership of IOSH (desirable).