Job Description
Our client is looking for an outstanding Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to join their business. This hands-on role will be supported by other EHS Manager's within the UK. The successful candidate would be reporting into the Site Director on a daily basis. This is an onsite role.
Safety, Health and Environment Management:
* You will work closely with the EHS CoE to co-ordinate the deployment of our client's safety, health and environmental strategy across the location with the aim of zero injuries or incidents.
* You will work closely with location management on Employee Training / Competence / Skills to identify needs and progress and develop individuals with a learning pathway across multi disciplines.
* You will maintain, improve and deliver training programs for existing and new employees and also contractors, that increase their awareness and drive a behavioural based safety culture in order to support the strategy.
Compliance:
* You will work closely with all Departments, providing a hands-on approach to ensure programs are implemented, maintained and reviewed to ensure compliance with regulatory and standards.
* You will ensure we are effectively managing risk with particular focus on Total Process Safety.
* You will assist Operations by coordinating the creation, review and training of Risk Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and also Equipment Specific Lock Outs (ESLPs)
* You will provide assistance and guidance on the root cause investigation and reporting requirements of any injuries or EHS incidents, including ensuring any follow-up actions are implemented on time.
Communications:
* You will liaise closely with the UK Area H&S Manager and location management to ensure alignment with Corporate objectives and strategy and regulatory requirements. This includes attendance to certain meetings.
* You will provide safety, health & environmental advice to the location management and teams.
The ideal candidate would have the following profile:
* A recognised Health & Safety Qualification
* Educated to degree level (Health and Safety, Engineering) or the proven ability to operate at that standard
* 5 + years’ experience in a similar role in a Production/Manufacturing Environment
* Experience or an understanding of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering processes & procedures
* Knowledge of combustible dust hazards and Hazard Area Classification
* Experience with Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Permit to Work Systems
* A recognised Environmental qualification is preferred
* EHS Compliance and auditing experience