Thrive Oldham are recruiting an Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator for our well established client in the Torfaen area.
Job Purpose
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator will support the EHS Manager and wider management team in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective health, safety, and environmental standards across the site. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role, suitable for an EHS professional looking to develop their career within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and advise department managers on all aspects of EHS compliance and best practice
* Promote a positive and proactive EHS culture through workforce engagement, communication, and leadership
* Assist with accident, incident, and near‑miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
* Carry out risk assessments for machinery, processes, and activities, including recommending control measures and modifications
* Support equipment and process design or modification to ensure EHS considerations are embedded
* Plan, prepare, and participate in internal and external EHS inspections and audits
* Assist in the development, implementation, and review of EHS procedures and management systems
* Monitor, analyse, and report on EHS performance data and key performance indicators (KPIs)
* Support environmental management activities including waste management, minimisation, and duty of care compliance
* Deliver EHS training including site inductions, manual handling, working at height, and company procedures
* Liaise with contractors to ensure compliance with site EHS requirements
* Participate in process improvement and quality investigations where EHS input is required
* Support compliance with PPE requirements and safe systems of work across the site
* Undertake other reasonable duties within capabilities as requested by the EHS Manager
37 hours/week: 08:00‑16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00‑13:00 on a Friday
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) or working towards
* Working knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation including HSW Act, COSHH, PUWER, and LOLER
* Experience or competence in incident investigation and root cause analyse
* Strong understanding of risk assessment processes
* Computer literate with the ability to produce reports and analyse data
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
* NEBOSH Diploma or progression towards higher‑level EHS Qualification
* IEMA Foundation Certificate or equivalent environmental Qualification
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Skills & Personal Attributes
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
* Good interpersonal and team‑working abilities
* Ability to work independently and use initiative
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to justify decisions
* Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
* High level of self‑motivation and commitment to continuous improvement
Competitive Salary
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