AESC UK Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
EHS Engineeer/Advisor
AESC UK Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
AESC Group is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESSs), with R&D centers and over 13 manufacturing bases in Japan, China, Europe and the US. AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency.
We are going through a period of growth, you need to be able to assist in taking us to the next level of processes and compliant procedures.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team at an Upper Tier COMAH site. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, COMAH regulations, and industry standards, while fostering a culture of safety across manufacturing operations. The EHS Advisor will play a key role in risk management, emergency preparedness, occupational health, and safety training.
Key Responsibilities
Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness
* Coordinate fire drills and emergency response training to ensure site readiness.
* Monitor follow-up actions and continuous improvement in emergency preparedness.
* Maintain a health surveillance schedule and liaise with occupational health providers.
* Track employee assessments, ensuring risk mitigation for occupational hazards.
COSHH & MSDS Management
* Audit chemical inventory and ensure compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) requirements.
* Support risk control and hazard awareness related to ink and solvent processes.
Chemical Awareness & Storage
* Deliver chemical handling and segregation training.
* Audit chemical/waste storage in production and R&D areas and assist in SOP development.
* Conduct and support risk assessments for manufacturing, R&D, and office areas.
* Collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions and controls.
* Support EHS audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
* Liaise with waste contractors and maintain accurate compliance records.
* Ensure the correct disposal of hazardous waste, meeting legal requirements.
* Support annual Air Pollution and WEEE submissions for environmental compliance.
Permit to Work & LOTO
* Train staff and contractors on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Permit to Work procedures.
* Ensure correct documentation is submitted and stored for contractor activities.
Contractor Management & CDM Compliance
* Contribute to the enforcement of contractor management protocols, including pre-qualification checks.
* Lead and assist in accident investigations, verifying root causes and approving corrective actions.
* Maintain emergency response systems, policies, and procedures.
Health & Safety Training
* Manage the training matrix for statutory and role-specific training (e.g., PUWER, DSE, First Aid, Fire Marshal).
* Coordinate regular H&S training sessions to improve operational safety.
Procedure Drafting & Documentation Control
* Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with version control.
* Ensure documentation meets audit and compliance standards.
EHS Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
* Provide EH&S leadership, training, and operational support to all levels of the organization.
* Support EHS Reps and Near Miss meetings, contributing to the EHS Committee
Qualifications & Experience
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential).
* Minimum 6 - 10 years in an EHS Advisor role within manufacturing, engineering, printing, or technical environments.
* Strong knowledge of PUWER, COSHH, and CDM Regulations.
* Previous experience with ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems.
* Expertise in root cause analysis and incident investigation.
* Proven ability to deliver H&S training and engage operational teams.
* Strong IT skills (MS Office); experience with SHEQ or other H&S systems preferred.
* Chemical safety and environmental compliance experience highly desirable.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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