EHS Engineer
Department: SHEQ
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sunderland
Description
We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer 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 Engineer will play a key role in risk management, emergency preparedness, occupational health, and safety training.
Key Responsibilities
As an EHS Engineer, you will be responsible for:
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.
Occupational Health Surveillance
* 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.
Risk Assessments & Compliance
* 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.
Waste & Environmental Management
* 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.
* Distribute annual questionnaires to verify compliance.
Incident Investigation & Continuous Improvement
* 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 organisation.
* Support EHS Reps and Near Miss meetings, contributing to the EHS Committee.
Qualifications & Experience
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential).
* Minimum 6 - 10 years in an EHS Engineer / 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 is highly desirable.
Preferred (Beneficial) Experience:
* Highly organised and detail oriented.
* Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
* Self-motivated and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
AESC Benefits
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday purchase / sell scheme
* Enhanced life assurance
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
* Dental plan
* Summer and Christmas savings club
* Flexible working *office roles
* Cycle to work scheme
* Pay based appraisal
* Employee referral scheme
* Discounted gym membership
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