Job Title: HSE Advisor (Environment & Waste)
Location: Ellesmere Port, England
Remuneration: £35,000 - £46,000
Contract Details: Permanent
Join a leading European biodiesel producer dedicated to reducing the world's carbon footprint through innovative waste-based solutions!
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice and support on environmental compliance, waste management, and health & safety, ensuring alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of site environmental programmes focused on waste minimisation and pollution prevention.
- Ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions, including monitoring and reporting to regulatory bodies.
- Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify compliance improvements.
- Maintain and update the site’s environmental aspects and impacts register to support ISO 14001 certification.
- Collaborate with operational teams to integrate environmental and safety considerations into daily practises.
- Support incident investigations related to environmental and waste issues, ensuring effective corrective actions.
- Liaise with external waste contractors for compliant and cost-effective waste disposal solutions.
- Monitor and report HSE management information to key stakeholders.
Your Key Relationships:
- Engage with regulators on waste management aspects (APHA, EA, HSE).
- Collaborate with business functions to meet legislative and compliance requirements.
- Partner with Procurement and vendors to ensure cost-effective waste contracts.
Skills and Behaviours:
- Knowledge of Environmental Permits, ISO 14001, and COMAH legislation.
- Strong IT literacy and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to engage at all levels and influence best practises in waste disposal.
- Attention to detail with a self-motivated approach to independent work.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent (highly desirable).
- Recognised waste management certificate (WAMITAB or CIWM).
- Experience in waste management or health and safety roles.
- Familiarity with HS&E audit systems (e.g., HSG65, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
- Experience with environmental permits and ideally COMAH sites.
- Knowledge of animal by-product regulations (desirable).
On Offer:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
- Medicash and enhanced company sick pay.
- Cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme.
- Enhanced company pension scheme and life assurance.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a dynamic team committed to sustainability, we want to hear from you! Apply today to become our client's next HSE Advisor and help lead the charge in environmental excellence!