Unspecified
EHS Generalist
Grade
P2
Function
EHS
Location
Harlow with travel to other sites as per business requirements
Role on-site
SC Required
Baseline and eligible to complete SC Level check
Duration
Permanent
Hours
Full time 37 hrs
Raytheon UK
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
About the role:
Raytheon UK is proud of its Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) performance and is continuing to develop tools and processes to minimise risks to our employees and the environment we operate in. Raytheon UK is committed to health, safety and environmental compliance with UK regulations and Corporate EHS Standards and driving improvements to our performance.
We are looking for an EHS Generalist to join our UK EHS team. The EHS Generalist provides support to the EHS and Facilities Team, as well as guidance to management and employees across the business.
The successful candidate will be committed to providing great service with the ability to build strong relationships across the business; be an excellent communicator, comfortable both in group settings and presenting to colleagues and committees across the business; be experienced in balancing a diverse workload with attention to detail and deadlines; and committed to their continuous professional development.
This role is site based and has multi sites within the region. Additional support may be required at other Raytheon UK locations and will therefore require travel and potential overnight stays.
Skills and Experience
Education
1. Appropriate professional qualification at a minimum NEBOSH General Certificate
2. Environmental qualification or equivalent
3. Chemical background/ awareness of chemical management systems preferred
Essential
4. Knowledge and experience of working within the parameters ISO14001 and ISO 45001
5. Detailed knowledge of UK Statutory regulation concerning Environment, Health and Safety
6. Working knowledge of General and Hazardous waste hierarchy
7. Good understanding of COSHH and all associated requirements
8. Previous experience in relation to Health and Safety Training and creation of content, ensuring audit ready at all times
9. Relevant experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment
10. Proficient at report writing, creating and presenting presentations using Microsoft office tools (in particular: Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
11. Project management experience
12. High level of initiative and committed to meeting goals
13. Member of a relevant recognised industry professional body (e.g. IOSH, IEMA, IIRSM) or working towards
14. and analytical skills
15. Current holder of or eligibility to obtain MoD Secret (SC) level security clearance
Desirable
16. Willingness to enhance existing knowledge and qualifications and obtain an auditing qualification (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001)
Responsibilities
17. Working on various projects with the EHS team, act as the lead and prepared to present out plans to key stakeholders
18. Demonstrate initiative in developing EHS programmes and initiating change processes
19. Develop a good understanding of the EHS management system in line with legal requirements and corporate standards
20. Provide EHS advice and guidance, using escalation techniques when required
21. Working knowledge of risk assessment and initiating action plans
22. Point of contact and lead in ensuring compliance to COSHH regulations throughout UK
23. Lead and participate in audits, inspections and incident investigations, in any area of the site, which may involve using a ladder, working at height as well as physically accessing confined, underground and roof spaces
24. Prepare and present at site EHS committee meetings, attend and support functional EHS Committee meetings
25. Working knowledge and understanding of Environmental compliance, chair Sustainability team meetings and work together driving improvements and compliance in line with legislative, ISO standards and Raytheon corporate requirements
26. Ensure all documentation is available to present to legal compliance auditor for Environmental and Health and Safety Audits
27. Assistance with site compliance and completion of compliance tasks
28. Participates in continuous improvement activities applying CORE principles
29. Keeps up to date with EHS requirements
30. Report writing on EHS related issues and performance objectives and metrics
31. Ability to work to timescales, achieve personal goals and contribute to team effectiveness
Benefits and Work Culture
Benefits
32. Competitive salaries.
33. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
34. Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
35. Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
36. 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
37. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
38. Enhanced sick pay.
39. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
Work Culture
40. 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
41. Early finish Friday, start your weekend early!
42. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
43. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.
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