As Scotland’s leading ethical, family-owned caterer, we take immense pride in our commitment to ‘Intrinsically Independent’ principles. Our culinary teams at Thomas Franks Scotland immerse themselves in the bounty of Scottish produce, crafting menus that not only satisfy the palate but also celebrate the distinctive flavours of this magnificent land.
The HSEQ Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of the Company's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems across energy sector operations, including onshore industrial facilities, COMAH sites, offshore installations, accommodation facilities, catering operations, facilities management services and associated subcontractor activities.
The role provides professional HSEQ advice and assurance to operational management teams, employees, subcontractors and clients to ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, statutory obligations and recognised industry standards and procedures
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation and maintenance of the Company's HSEQ Management System.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
- Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures, client procedures, legislation and contractual requirements.
- Support risk assessments, COSHH assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work processes.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental events, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Monitor HSEQ performance and KPI reporting.
- Facilitate toolbox talks, HSEQ briefings, workforce engagement sessions and awareness campaigns.
- Support emergency preparedness, business continuity and response exercises.
- Provide HSEQ support during mobilisation, contract transitions and operational change.
- Review contractor competence, RAMS, training records and HSEQ documentation.
- Promote behavioural safety, positive intervention programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support internal and external audits, ISO certification programmes and client assurance activities.
- Maintain HSEQ records, action trackers, audit schedules and compliance registers.
- Participate in client governance meetings, safety forums and contract reviews.
- Monitor environmental performance including waste management, pollution prevention, sustainability initiatives and resource efficiency programmes.
- Provide guidance on food safety, occupational health, welfare, hygiene and infection prevention controls where applicable.
- Support achievement of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (minimum).
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 H&S qualification (desirable).
- Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 desirable).
- Incident Investigation Training.
- Risk Assessment Training.
- COSHH Assessor Training.
- Permit to Work Awareness.
- Environmental Management Awareness Training.
- Behavioural Safety / Safety Leadership Training.
- Manual Handling and DSE Assessor Training (desirable).
- Food Safety Qualification
Professional Memberships (Preferred/Desrible )
- IOSH – Technical Member (TechIOSH), Certified Member (CertIOSH) or Chartered Member (CMIOSH).
- IIRSM Membership.
- IEMA Associate or Practitioner Membership.
Offshore & Energy Sector Certifications
For personnel supporting offshore or energy sector operations:
- Valid Offshore Medical Certificate (OGUK or equivalent).
- BOSIET / FOET Certification.
- MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training).
- Emergency Response Awareness.
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) as required.
- COMAH Awareness Training.
- Energy Industry Contractor Safety Induction Training.
- Site-Specific Client HSEQ Training and Inductions.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience within a Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality role.
- Experience supporting energy, industrial, facilities management, offshore, catering or support service operations.
- Experience carrying out audits, inspections and compliance assessments.
- Experience investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience supporting ISO-based management systems.
- Experience working with contractors and subcontractors.
- Experience delivering workforce training, toolbox talks and safety communications.
- Experience supporting client-facing HSEQ governance and reporting arrangements.
- Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, environmental legislation and industry best practice.
Competencies
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Audit and inspection capability.
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Risk assessment and hazard identification.
- Data analysis and KPI reporting.
- Leadership and behavioural safety coaching.
- Contractor management.
- Problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently within operational environments, including remote and offshore locations.
Benefits
- Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc).
- Free meals on duty
- Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Recommend a friend bonus.
- Unrivalled individual training and development.
- Well established apprenticeship programme.
- Team & company social events.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Workplace pension.
- Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.
About us
Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.
Disclaimer Scotland Schools
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.
An enhanced PVG, Identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the PVG Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. However, for any post in a school please be aware that any application is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over must be declared.
Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks
We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.
