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Senior HSE Advisor – SGS (Trainee Position)
Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. Recognised as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600 employees operate across 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—reflects our unwavering commitment to trust, integrity, and reliability.
SGS’s Head Office drives global strategy, innovation, and governance across all business lines, ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and performance worldwide.
The Role: Senior HSE Advisor (Trainee Position)
Job Type: Permanent Location: Ellesmere Port, 1 day per week working from home (regular travel to SGS UK sites) Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 Salary: Competitive, including a company vehicle, bonus, and more
Job Description
We’re seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic professional ready to advance their Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) career. This trainee position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in HSEQ who wants to transition into a Business Partner role within a global organization.
You’ll join SGS’s experienced QHSSE Business Partnering team, gaining hands-on experience across multiple operational sites, mentorship, and funded training programs to accelerate your career.
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Key Responsibilities
As a Senior HSE Advisor, you’ll develop expertise in:
- Conducting site visits, inspections, and audits
- Supporting operational teams with risk assessments, safe working practices, and regulatory compliance
- Assisting in incident investigations and driving improvement plans
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across various sites
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a strong safety culture
Why Join SGS?
- Work alongside experienced QHSSE Business Partners who will mentor and support your growth
- Access extensive training, including funded professional courses and industry qualifications
- Opportunity to travel to diverse and engaging operational sites
- A role where you can make a meaningful, positive impact on workplace safety
- Clear progression pathway into a fully qualified Business Partner role
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Criteria
- NEBOSH qualification (General Certificate or equivalent)
- Experience working in safety, quality, or environmental industry roles
- Exposure to incident/accident investigations and reporting
- Experience in stakeholder management (internal/external)
Who This Role Suits
This position is perfect for someone who: ✔ Has HSEQ foundations and is ready to progress ✔ Thrives on hands-on experience with opportunities for rapid development ✔ Is enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to improving workplace safety ✔ Enjoys variety, travel, and interacting with teams across different sites ✔ Seeks a long-term career with a global leader in quality and integrity
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Benefits Package
At SGS, we reward dedication and hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Performance-related bonus (discretionary)
- Private medical cover ( subject to eligibility)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service) + bank holidays
- Retailer discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas vouchers
- Health & wellbeing initiatives
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Discounted gym membership
About SGS
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including:
- Race, colour, religion, sex, national origin
- Disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation
- Gender identity/expression, genetic information
- Status as a protected veteran or other legally protected characteristic
Apply now for full consideration—if selected for an interview or further discussion, we’ll contact you directly.
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