We have a great opportunity to work in the paper industry for a business that has been reborn. Portals is a Security Paper manufacture where paper has been made for over 200 years and we are based just outside of Bath, in a town called Bathford. Our customers are countries and governments across the world and the products we sell are pretty unique (you will never look at a passport the same again). At Portals we deliver exceptional performance by driving innovation and change, working with pace and a positive attitude. Our values underpin everything we do here at Portals. If you are aligned with our vision and have the experience to succeed in the role below, we would love to hear from you.
This role of EHS Manager reports directly to the Technical Manager within the Technical function. This role is based onsite at Bathford Paper Mill.
We are looking for an EHS Manager to ensure that Environmental, Health, Safety and Fire risk issues at Bathford Mill are kept to a minimum and that all statutory, regulatory and other requirements relating to Health, Safety, Environment and Fire issues are complied with.
Job Purpose & Key Responsibilities:
To build and develop relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to drive EHS and Fire safety commitment throughout the site.
As a key leader in the business this role needs to deliver specific activities and projects to help build effective relationships across all areas of the business.
Develop, maintain and monitor local EHS & Fire policies, systems and procedures to meet legislative and operational requirements.
Ensure that departmental risk assessments, environmental impact assessments and fire inspections are conducted by line management and followed up by corrective action. To ensure that all specialist environmental, health and safety hazards are assessed and managed effectively (e.g. COSHH, Noise, Emissions etc). To ensure adequate provision of EHS & Fire training and toolbox talks for all employees.
Ensure that all accidental injuries, dangerous occurrences, environmental incidents and fire incidents are investigated thoroughly, and that action is taken to avoid reoccurrence.
Work together with the trade Union to develop a positive safety culture.
Line management responsibility for x2 part-time Cleaners.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
1. Certified Internal Auditor (IRCA or equivalent)
2. Full time EHS & Fire experience on an industrial site for at least two years
3. Formal qualifications in Health & Safety to NEBOSH Certificate level (minimum), and ideally IEMA Certificate and NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
4. Good written and verbal communications and analytical ability
5. Good computer literacy
6. Good organisational and influencing skills, good team player
7. Proven ability to achieve results whilst managing a broad agenda and be self-disciplined and motivated to work with minimal supervision
8. Must be able to build good working relationships within all levels of the organisation with good influencing and persuasion skills
9. Must have the interpersonal ability to handle potential areas of conflict that may arise (within the company HR framework)
10. Self-driven, results-orientated individual with a positive outlook and a clear focus on targets
11. Desire to set a continuous improvement culture
12. Structured planner with ability to critically assess and reassess on an ongoing basis