Nelson Permanent Placements are currently representing our client who is a reputable international Manufacturing business. Our client is now looking for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Officer to join the business on a permanent basis. As the Environmental Health & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe & healthy work environment, minimizing risks, and adhering to health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Developing and implementing policies and procedures
2. Training and communication
3. Monitoring and reporting to both internal portals and external bodies
4. Environmental protection by managing waste disposal, emissions, and effluent discharge, and ensuring stringent compliance with all pertinent environmental regulations
5. Emergency response coordination
6. Legal compliance and keeping updated with legislation
7. Employee well-being
8. Continuous improvement benchmarking against industry best practices and integrating innovative methods and technologies to progress organizational safety and environmental performance
9. Collaborating with the operational teams to ensure EHS standards are met and to support the promotion of EHS improvements
10. Setting EHS compliance objectives and ensuring that operational targets are achieved
11. Development of the integrated QMS and EHS Management Systems; ensuring they are implemented; and that internal audits are completed, and non-conformances/action plans are implemented, in accordance with the agreed schedule
12. Establishing and maintaining controls and documentation procedures
13. Assisting with customers’ auditors and supporting the execution of corrective actions and compliance with customers’ specifications
14. Ensuring that external 3rd party accreditation to relevant standards (i.e., 9001, 14001, 18001/45001, ISO50001 etc.) are completed to a satisfactory level of compliance
15. Collating and analysing performance data and KPI’s against defined parameters and ensuring alignment to the business SDP’s and TTI’s
16. EHS incident investigations and the recording of incidents in a timely manner
17. Ensuring that all operations have suitable and sufficient risk assessments, SWP’s, and SOP’s, and that they are regularly reviewed
18. Conducting routine site tours to ensure all safety, fire, security, and environmental standards are being complied with
19. Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
20. Inspecting premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment)
21. Auditing production, keeping on the lookout for any unsafe behaviors or breaks in regulations
22. Preparing reports on occurrences and providing statistical information to upper management
23. Recording incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers
24. In-depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., HSE) and procedures
25. Creating safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing ones
26. Liaising with law enforcement and other investigators who are present at the time of a serious accident
Requirements:
1. GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
2. Recognized EHS Industry qualification
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving techniques (5-why, 8D, kaizen, etc.)
4. In-depth knowledge of 14001 and 45001 standards
5. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an EHS field, preferably in a similar environment
6. Experience of day-to-day EHS management in a medium to large organisation
7. Understanding of business strategies and dealing with corporate requirements
8. Effective written and verbal communication skills
9. Excellent people skills
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
11. Ability to demonstrate influencing skills
12. Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
13. Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
14. Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to make decisions and solve problems that are general in nature and for which there are precedents
How to Apply:
Please send your CV to the email address detailed below. Should you wish to discuss other opportunities in your area, you are welcome to contact our friendly recruitment team. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements. The services of Nelson Engineering Solutions Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.
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