Senior HSE Advisor

Full time, permanent  

Location – Glasgow

Closing date: 15 August

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As the Senior HSE Advisor, you’ll play a key role in championing health, safety, and environmental excellence across our FlexGen Assets. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, you'll lead initiatives that ensure a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

On a daily basis, you’ll attend site meetings, support incident investigations, and work alongside management to deliver outstanding health and safety results. You’ll contribute to reporting and auditing activities, and provide vital input during serious incident investigations as needed.

You’ll also deputise for the HSE and Governance Manager during periods of absence, offering reliable support and continuity. Occasionally, you’ll travel to other Drax sites to engage with both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent standards and shared learning across locations.

Who we’re looking for:  

To be successful in tis role you’ll need to have -

•               A proven track record of leading & delivering H&S improvements in a similar site-based role

•               Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Health & Safety - NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent as a minimum. 

•               Extensive experience in Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction sector.

•               A professional membership (or working towards) a relevant safety or occupational health professional body such as the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

•               Lead Auditor Qualification in ISO 45001 would be an advantage

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support

your lifestyle. If successful in this role, you’ll get:

·       A discretionary bonus depending on company performance

·       Private Healthcare 

·       SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

·       Personal accident cover

·       Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

·       Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

·       Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:

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