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HSE Advisor Jobs in Whitehaven

HSE Advisor​

The HSE Advisor provides expert advice and guidance on the prevention, control and minimisation of risks to health, safety and the environment (HSE) in order to protect people and assets. The role of a HSE advisor in the engineering industry is a specialised job that requires great understanding of all types of engineering, as well as health & safety.

A HSE Advisor will need to have many skills, experience and formal qualifications to be successful in this role, such as knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, an ability to analyse problems effectively and a sound understanding of risk management. A HSE Advisor will typically hold a NEBOSH, IOSH or similar safety accreditation.

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​Whitehaven

Whitehaven is a small seaside town in the county of Cumbria. It has a long history as a fishing port and later became associated with shipbuilding and coal mining. Today, Whitehaven has a vibrant retail sector and tourism industry as well as strong business sectors that rely on the Port of Workington-and its links to Liverpool-and nearby Sellafield.

Whitehaven is an important centre for the engineering sector in Cumbria, with a number of large companies operating in or providing services to the area. Whitehaven has one of Europe's largest shipbuilders, who employ hundreds of skilled workers.

Whitehaven’s transport links are good, you can get there by train from Workington and Carlisle, or by bus from Penrith and Keswick. The town centre is served by a circular bus route which connects with Cumbria's train network that runs between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness.

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