Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Dartford (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits
Benefits Package:
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Bonus scheme (up to 6%)
* Private Medical & Dental
* Strong pension scheme
About Our Client:
Our client is a renowned and well-established manufacturing business committed to maintaining the highest Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join their team.
The Role:
Reporting to the EHS Manager, EMEA, the EHS Advisor will play a key role in ensuring compliance with all current and future EHS legislation. The role involves promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors while driving a strong EHS culture across the organisation.
This is a full-time position based in Dartford, with flexibility over working hours and occasional travel across the EMEA region.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the development and promotion of an EHS culture, ensuring a safe and healthy working environment.
* Actively participate in the Global Safety Executive Committee and represent the EMEA region.
* Act as an EHS Business Partner to line management, guiding and supporting employees in implementing EHS best practices.
* Assist managers in demonstrating EHS leadership within their departments.
* Identify safety and environmental risks and work with teams to implement mitigation strategies.
* Conduct inspections and internal audits to ensure compliance with EHS regulations and internal standards.
* Develop and maintain EHS procedures and compliance programs to drive a safety-first culture.
* Participate in local EHS and Energy Conservation Committee meetings.
* Deliver EHS training, including induction programs, toolbox talks, fire warden, and first aid training.
* Ensure all EHS incidents and near misses are reported, investigated, and corrective actions are tracked to completion.
* Maintain and monitor incident logs, accident statistics, and electronic reporting systems.
* Assess EHS implications of new materials, equipment, and processes, ensuring proper control measures are in place.
* Support the maintenance and development of ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) standards.
* Drive continuous improvement across all EHS-related activities.
* Undertake any other duties as specified by the EHS Manager.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, risk assessments, and compliance requirements.
* Previous experience with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 is desirable.
* Proven ability to influence and engage at all levels of an organisation.
* Strong training and communication skills, with experience delivering safety training.
* Proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and incident investigation.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading manufacturing business with a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.
If you are an EHS professional looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and supportive environment, apply today!