The Opportunity
At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.
Due to continued growth and contractual commitments at Sellafield, we are seeking a dedicated HSE Advisor to join our West Cumbria team.
Reporting directly to the HSE Manager, you will play a key role in supporting operational delivery across multiple projects on the Sellafield site. You will provide competent and pragmatic HSE advice, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, KAEFER procedures, and client requirements within a highly regulated nuclear environment.
This is a visible, hands-on role requiring strong engagement with supervisors, operatives, and client stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and maintain high safety standards.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Provide day-to-day HSE advice and guidance to site management, supervisors and operatives
- Support the implementation of the KAEFER UK & Ireland HSE strategy at Sellafield
- Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements and environmental plans
- Conduct regular audits, inspections and behavioral safety conversations
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and client-specific standards
- Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
- Monitor and report on leading and lagging indicators to the HSE Manager
- Promote workforce engagement through toolbox talks, safety briefings and wellbeing initiatives
- Liaise with client HSE representatives and participate in joint inspections and forums
- Maintain site-specific HSE documentation in line with the Integrated Management System,
- Support delivery of improvement initiatives and behavioral culture programs
What You Will Bring
- Experience in an HSE Advisor or similar role within construction, engineering or heavy industry
- Experience working in high-hazard or regulated environments (nuclear experience desirable)
- NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma desirable)
- Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and practical application on site
- Experience supporting audits, inspections and investigations
- Ability to confidently engage and influence at all levels
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment
Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?
Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.
KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.
The company has twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.
KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.5 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 contracts internationally, with around 35,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.
We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us!
Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day – they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability.