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IMS & Improvement Advisor
IMS & Improvement Advisor
Clarke are a growing specialist construction business based in Ballymena with a portfolio of work that reaches all over the UK and Ireland.
Our people are our priority, they make us stand out, we are extremely proud of them and what we have achieved.
Due to a significant period of growth, our team are expanding!
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented IMS & Improvement Advisor to support our IMS Lead in ensuring continued compliance with ISO standards across our office, site, and factory operations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, monitoring, and improving our integrated management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) standards
About the role
Role Summary
Support the IMS Lead in maintaining compliance with all ISO standards and company policies.
Conduct and report on internal audits across office, site, and factory locations.
Play a leading role in external audits, liaising with auditors and coordinating audit activities to ensure successful outcomes.
Maintain and update IMS documentation, procedures, and records.
Track and monitor corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely close-out.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support their implementation.
Build and maintain strong working relationships across all departments to promote a culture of compliance and shared accountability.
Provide advice, support, and training to staff on IMS processes and compliance requirements.
Stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation, standards, and best practice, ensuring the company remains compliant.
Support the development and delivery of compliance performance reports and key metrics for management review.
Champion the company’s commitment to Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements to drive operational excellence, compliance and continuous improvement across all functions.
Competencies
Innovation – the ability to introduce innovations to enhance or adds efficiencies to the project or task
Solution Focused – problem solving, finding solutions that commit to the best outcome
Influence – the ability to build excellent team relationships that influences great outcomes
Self-Direction/Accountability – the ability to take ownership, set goals, follow through, seek feedback and ask for support in order to achieve results.
Technical Expertise – developing your expertise and skills base on a regular basis and often ahead of time for future needs.
Remuneration
Attractive level of remuneration depending on expertise and experience
Flexible working hours
State of the art offices
Enhanced family friendly policies
Health cash plan
Private health care
Pension
Onsite Gym
Opportunities for career development
We are an equal opportunities employer, and led by our values (creative, brave, determined, collaborative, passionate, true).
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business
What you will need
Required criteria
- Experience in maintaining and improving an IMS.
- IMS Internal Auditing Qualification (CQI, IRCA, BSI or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001)
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Effective communication, problem solving and teamwork abilities
Desired criteria
- Relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Quality, or Environmental Management
- Previous experience in a construction or manufacturing environment is desirable
- Previous experience with Constructionline, Achilles and/or Considerate Contractor Scheme is desirable.
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Flexibility and Adaptability
Attention to detail
Communication
Clarke
Our Business Engaging at the earliest stage of a project, we act as a central hub for clients offering the complete end-to-end facade service from preconstruction to project handover. By overseeing the process from start to finish, we guarantee safety, innovation and take sole responsibility in delivering remarkable buildings. Established in 1996, Clarke celebrate 25 years in business. Employing 90 plus direct employees across pre-construction, design, structural engineering, fabrication, operations and management with 180 installers, Clarke is driven by the passion of its people. In 2022, we are moving to a state of the art facility to house our fabrication and office teams under one roof. Our newly invigorated fabrication facility is fully operational with advanced offsite machinery and equipment.
Life at Clarke Our team are sociable and responsive, we value the chance to help our community both with action and fundraising. This is a vital part of our culture, fuelled by a remarkable team of employees who enjoy a challenge, from sponsored walks to marathons, spring cleans, volunteering in the community, raffles to quiz nights and coffee mornings. Our people also love to do all things social. We have a dedicated team who organise group events and get-togethers to boost company morale and bring the Clarke culture into day-to-day activities. From running and walking groups to breakfasts and lunches, remote control car racing and team building activities to Christmas parties and festivities. We’ve a great team and one you’ll want to be part of!