QEHS Advisor
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 4DY |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Telent |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2165_1774514326 |
Summary
QEHS Advisor
Reporting to the QEHS Manager, the successful QEHS Advisor will support operations with implementing processes in line with industry best practice and minimise the potential for injury, whilst promoting business efficiency by having robust health and safety management systems and an industry leading health and safety culture.
This role requires a flexible approach to travel and working patterns, and ideally you will be based in or around Leeds/South Yorkshire. The position involves regular national travel, with typically three days per week requiring overnight stays, while the remaining two days can be worked from home. There is also an occasional requirement to work one week of night shifts in London.
What you'll do:
- Monitoring and Reporting on QEHS Performance
- Assisting operational staff in the investigation and reporting of accidents, incidents and non-conformances and making recommendations for corrective action
- Deliver QEHS training both internally and externally, by producing management reports, Toolbox Talks, alerts, newsletters, bulletins and the creation and facilitation of training programs
- Attend site visits nationally and manage a portfolio of works for assigned contracts
- Assist with internal and external QEHS audits within Asset Management to ensure compliance with all QEHS requirements
- Assisting operational staff in the preparation of Safe Systems of Work and other QEHS documentation
- Promote a positive QEHS culture to the stakeholders and employees
- Undertake Behavioural Based Safety Peer to Peer Visits and manage site inspections and tours as per the schedule
Who you are:
If your passion is Health & Safety and you are a QEHS Advisor who is looking to build further on your experience and have worked within the Metro or NWR Rail or TFL Rail sectors, then this could be the next step in your career.
Key Requirements:
- Review documentation, complete periodic reports, incident management and attend meetings
- Experience of working at height and working with suppliers and manufacture's
- Level 3 Health and Safety Management Qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- This role is to Monday to Friday days and will require occasional nights to be worked
- Requirement to undertake random Drug & Alcohol Testing
What we offer:
A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.
We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role:
- 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
- Essential Vehicle
- Company pension scheme
- A range of family friendly policies
- Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
- Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
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We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.