The role is required to assist and deputise for the EHS Senior Specialist on site, covering all elements of Environmental and Health & Safety policies and practices. The EHS Specialist will ensure all regulations related to a busy food manufacturing site are adhered to at all times.
Specific tasks will include:
* Ensuring working practices comply with legislation, through observation, audit and risk assessment
* Providing practical and professional EHS advice and assistance to colleagues and managers
* Carrying out accident investigations and championing the necessary changes required to prevent recurrence
* Identifying and reviewing EHS processes and policies
* Working closely with managers to improve proactive behaviours
* Coordinating and maintaining the EHS Management Information Systems
* Ensuring that all policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated
* Investigating and responding proactively to EHS concerns and incidents, ensuring that recommendations are made and followed up on
* Facilitating, and when required, leading in-house EHS training
* Developing and delivering training on standard operating procedures, such as fire evacuation and accident investigation
* Conducting risk assessments on new processes, machinery and COSHH
* Developing safe systems of work by liaising with departments on high-risk activities
* Performing Occupational Health reviews and personal risk assessments for staff requiring amended duties or returning to work from sickness or maternity leave
* Conducting accident investigations and maintaining the company's accident reporting system
* Conducting environmental incident investigations and ensuring remedial actions are carried out when necessary
* Monitoring EHS performance in the form of regular audits and inspections, and facilitating corrective actions
* Arranging and leading safety committee meetings
* Collating data from multiple sources and ensuring the Carbon Desktop system is updated, maintained, and that monthly KPIs are reported
Education
A Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is required
A Level 4 Environmental Management qualification is desirable
F&D Manufacturing experience is desirable
Knowledge of MCERTS and Environmental permits is desirable
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay
: From £31,000.00 per year