Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor
Department: EHS
Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor
Reporting to: TBC
Location: Head Office
Basic Purpose
IES is looking for a proactive, self-motivated, experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor to join the Head Office team on a full‑time, permanent basis. The primary purpose of this lead role is to take a hands‑on approach to environmental, health & safety control, arrangements & documentation.
Key Tasks
* Leading by example & championing EHS on a day-to-day basis
* Promoting a safe & healthy work environment
* Serving as the point of contact for all EHS matters & advising those with delegated EHS responsibilities
* Taking a pragmatic approach to EHS challenges solutions
* Preparing, reviewing & updating internal & external EHS policies & documentation in consultation with relevant personnel (eg safe operating procedures, risk assessments, work permits)
* Confidentially coordinating the health surveillance programme, analysing reports
* Leading incident investigations in conjunction with responsible persons
* Producing and owning content for a regular IES EHS Bulletin
* Overseeing vehicle & driver fleet management, ensuring full compliance
* Administering existing safety accreditation, progressing to ISO 14001 & 45001
* Managing internal & external training, liaising with Line Managers, leading monthly Training Meetings, monitoring quality
* Overseeing DSE, PPE & first aid management, consulting on specific concerns, carrying out assessments
* Developing and coordinating environmental management systems & arrangements
* Serving as Chief Fire Marshal, maintaining the fire risk assessment, overseeing fire safety checks, co‑ordinating activities of the Fire Marshal Team & leading periodic Fire Marshal Meetings
* Undertaking regular premises inspections, supporting department leads with remedial actions
* Ensuring the Company meets its statutory requirements as regards environment, health, safety & welfare
* Ensuring all periodic safety inspections, maintenance & testing is undertaken at appropriate intervals by internal & external providers
* Leading periodic EHS Committee Meetings, ensuring timely completion of agreed actions
* Keeping up to date with industry and legislative changes and advising Senior Management of how IES needs to comply with new or updated legislation, implementing agreed changes and ensuring compliance
* Maintaining the central accident book, recording and reporting all incidents, monitoring, investigating and ensuring that appropriate remedial action is taken in all cases
* May be required to complete other business activities on behalf of the Company from time to time in line with skills, competencies and experience
Requirements
* NEBOSH General Certificate essential; NEBOSH National Diploma preferred (or equivalents)
* Experience in a manufacturing, semiconductor, engineering or warehousing environment preferred
* Exceptional organisational skills with very high attention to detail & strict confidentiality
* Ability to multi‑task, anticipate and respond effectively to changing priorities
* Flexible, conscientious attitude to work
* High standard of written & verbal communication, with a confident & professional phone manner
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Comfortable working autonomously
* IT literate, with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
Special Working Conditions
* Additional hours, including occasional weekend support, may be necessary from time to time when required to suit business needs.
Renumeration & Benefits
Salary/Rate: Negotiable and dependent on experience.
Basic Hours: Monday to Friday, 0900-1700hrs
Benefits
* Free on‑site parking at Head Office
* Increased annual leave by service length
* Private Medical Insurance by service length
* Life assurance scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please use the form above or submit your up to date CV tocareers@ies.co.uk quoting reference 04EHS0626
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