Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator
Function: Health, Safety & Environment
Reporting to: EHS Manager
Location: Blaenavon, South Wales
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.
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 analysis.
* 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 qualifications.
* 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.
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