Job Description

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK's sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for a dedicated, proactive, and collaborative Health & Safety Advisor at PD Ports within the Health, Safety & Environment team, supporting our operations at Felixstowe.

Location:

Felixstowe

Working Arrangements:

Full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to support operational requirements

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established HSE team, supporting a fast-paced port, warehousing, and logistics environment where your contributions will make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of our people and operations.

The five main things our HSE Advisor will be working on are

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Supporting and leading the delivery of site health, safety and environmental inspections, audits, and workplace risk assessments. Providing professional advice and guidance to operational teams on safe systems of work and promoting a positive safety culture across all levels. Leading on incident investigations, ensuring accurate reporting and identification of corrective actions. Supporting the roll-out and monitoring of PD Ports' group-wide HSE initiatives and compliance standards. Assisting with contractor safety management and site induction processes to ensure safe working practices for all visitors and contractors.

We are seeking someone who:

Holds a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum, with a strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice. Has practical experience in a safety advisory role within logistics, port operations, warehousing, or a similar industrial environment. Possesses excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage teams and promote a proactive safety culture. Is confident working independently, prioritising workload, and managing site safety activity with minimal supervision. Is passionate about continuous improvement, bringing fresh ideas to help our teams stay safe and our sites operate to the highest safety standards.

Benefits:

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to hr.recruitment@pdports.co.uk and use job reference

HSEFXMS

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Closing Date: 18th June 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HSEFXMS