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Duties
Reporting to the Head of EHS, you will help drive EHSQ standards by providing competent support and advice on health, safety and environmental matters to the Univar Solutions business, with particular focus on the Middlesbrough site.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
* Lead EHS&Q at regional/local business level
* Drive and facilitate improvements in EHS competence level within the business
* Act as the principal contact for EHS regulators and to record and collate all communications and information exchanges with the regulators
* Support operational and other colleagues in identifying and managing risk effectively
* Ensure audits are carried out according to the schedule
* Collate and track corrective and preventive EHS actions and provide support necessary to close these out
* Lead or facilitate the investigation of and communication of learning points from incidents
* Maintain and develop the Responsible Care management systems and COMAH standards and recommend alterations to the management system documentation, as necessary
* Deliver EHS training and provide informal coaching
* Develop the onsite competence of our operational teams and support competence building within other functions in a diverse chemically intensive, food and pharma ingredients distribution company
* Provide a focal point for site personnel and provide competent EHS advice
We Are Looking For
* Who can quickly understand our business, our processes and our people, and who brings a genuine passion for EHSQ.
* To pair strong commercial acumen with a clear-eyed view of risk in the context of our current operations.
* Customer centric at heart you build trusted, crossfunctional relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
* To love getting into the detail of processes and aren’t afraid to challenge what’s no longer fit for purpose, driving practical improvements that stick.
* Who is administratively strong and selfmotivated, you will need to manage your time well, follow through on commitments, and thrive in a role that balances safety, quality and commercial outcomes.
You will have:
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o Be a UK resident and currently living in the UK
o Have the right to work in the UK - an offer of employment is subject to satisfactory proof of this
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification