Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
Job Title: Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer
Location: Coleraine, Northern Ireland
Reporting To: Engineering & EHS Manager
About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for a Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Officer to join a growing team in the Engineering & EHS department. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of health, safety, and environmental procedures across the site, ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements, and driving a culture of safety throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the introduction and ongoing management of health, safety, and environmental procedures on-site.
* Act as an advisor on health, safety, and environmental matters to ensure compliance with company policies.
* Conduct regular audits to identify gaps in procedures and ensure the company meets all EHS regulatory requirements.
* Create a safe working environment with a commitment to accident and mishap prevention.
* Assist the Engineering & EHS Manager in driving the EHS agenda and ensuring continuous improvement.
* Participate in required training and maintain up-to-date personal training records.
* Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, rules, and regulations.
* Coordinate energy audits and recommend energy-saving initiatives.
* Adapt to the evolving needs of the role and contribute to the overall business objectives.
EHS Specific Responsibilities:
* Ensure the site adheres to company EHS policies and meets GxP and EHS regulatory requirements.
* Lead and facilitate EHS meetings and manage KPIs to drive performance improvement.
* Conduct regular EHS inspections and manage the creation and periodic review of risk assessments.
* Oversee the management of COSHH on-site.
* Report on carbon emissions and manage the associated reporting requirements.
* Investigate near misses and encourage safety suggestions from staff.
* Manage contractors ensuring adherence to EHS guidelines, including reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
Person Specification:
* 3rd Level qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
* Previous industrial experience.
* Computer literate with proficiency in office applications.
* 2+ years of experience in a Health, Safety, and Environmental role.
* NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
* Experience within the pharmaceutical, food, or allied industries.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Manufacturing
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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