We are seeking an experienced and proactive EHSS Advisor to join our team in Rainham.
This role is pivotal in driving the delivery of our ‘Elevate EHSS’ agenda at site level. You will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, and embedding best practice across environmental, health, safety, and security disciplines.
As the site’s subject matter expert and first point of contact for EHSS matters, you’ll work closely with site leadership and employees to foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
Site Governance & Risk Management
* Conduct regular site audits against the ‘Critical 15’ and develop/action improvement plans.
* Lead site-level EHSS risk reduction projects.
* Escalate high-risk issues promptly and appropriately.
* Audit RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) to ensure suitability and compliance.
* Oversee and coordinate the site’s statutory inspections and ensure timely completion of follow-up actions.
Operational EHSS Oversight
* Audit EHSS compliance checks for all contractors on site.
* Maintain strong working relationships with external service providers and regulatory contacts.
* Organise and document monthly EHSS committee meetings.
* Ensure timely, accurate incident investigations in line with company and regulatory standards.
* Log and manage all EHSS activities and actions through the company’s management system (OPUS).
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to raise standards and performance.
Training & Competence
* Assess site EHSS training needs and proactively close gaps.
* Plan, deliver, and evaluate EHSS training for managers and employees, including new starter inductions.
* Regularly review and update induction materials for site-specific relevance and compliance.
* Promote awareness and ownership of EHSS roles and responsibilities across all colleagues.
Legal Compliance & Reporting
* Ensure full legal compliance with applicable EHSS regulations and permits.
* Monitor and report environmental, safety, and sustainability (ESG) data on a monthly basis.
* Cascade changes in policies, regulations, or standards to site management and stakeholders.
What You’ll Already Have
* NEBOSH General Certificate (mandatory).
* TechIOSH membership.
* At least 2 years’ experience in a similar EHSS role within the UK.
* Strong working knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of environmental permits (e.g. water discharge/TSS).
* IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management.