We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
SGS’s Head Office supports global operations by driving strategy, innovation, and governance across a diverse range of business lines, including Natural Resources, Environmental, Food, Aerospace, Automotive, and Pharmaceutical, ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and performance worldwide.
- Role: QHSE Advisor
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Ellesmere Port, 1 day per week working from home (Regular travel to SGS UK sites)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm
- Salary: Competitive salary, including a company vehicle, bonus & much more
We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual ready to take the next step in their Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (QHSE) career. This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in HSEQ who wants to grow into a fully fledged Business Partner role within a global organisation.
You will be joining SGS’s experienced QHSSE Business Partnering team, gaining hands-on experience across various operational sites, and benefiting from structured development, mentoring, and funded training courses to accelerate your career.
Key Responsibilities
As a QHSE Advisor, you will be supported to develop capability in:
- Conducting site visits, inspections, and audits
- Supporting operational teams with risk assessments, safe working practices, and compliance
- Assisting with incident investigations and improvement plans
- Building relationships with key stakeholders across multiple sites
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to safety culture development
Why Join SGS?
- Work alongside highly experienced QHSSE Business Partners
- Access to extensive training, including funded professional courses and industry qualifications
- Opportunity to travel to diverse operational sites
- A role where you can make a meaningful, positive impact on safety culture
- Clear progression pathway into a fully qualified Business Partner role
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- NEBOSH qualification (General Certificate or equivalent)
- Experience working within a safety, quality, or environmental industry role
- Experience carrying out and conducting internal Audits
- Exposure to incident/accident investigations and reporting
- Experience managing or engaging with stakeholders (internal and/or external)
Who This Suits
This role is perfect for someone who:
- Has HSEQ foundations and is ready to progress
- Wants hands-on experience with room for rapid development
- Is enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate about making workplaces safer
- Enjoys variety and travelling to different sites
- Wants a long-term career with a global leader known for quality and integrity
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.
Skills Required
- NEBOSH qualification (General Certificate or equivalent)
- Experience working within a safety, quality, or environmental industry role
- Experience carrying out and conducting internal audits
- Exposure to incident/accident investigations and reporting
- Experience managing or engaging with stakeholders (internal and/or external)
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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