Environmental Health & Safety Representative / Warehouse Operative
Swindon
Permanent
Salary is dependent on experience
We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Health & Safety Representative / Warehouse Operative to join our client based in Swindon
Principal Functions and Accountabilities
Warehouse Operations
* Carry out daily warehouse activities including goods receipt, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
* Support reverse logistics processes including inspection, returns processing, classification and disposition.
* Ensure accurate stock control through adherence to warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory processes.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and organisation in line with 5S principles.
* Assist with loading and unloading vehicles in accordance with safe systems of work.
* Support operational teams to ensure daily productivity and quality targets are met.
* Ensure all warehouse activities are performed in line with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
* Support the implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health & Safety systems across the site.
* Assist in maintaining compliance with ISO management systems and regulatory requirements.
* Promote a strong safety culture through proactive engagement with employees, contractors, and visitors.
* Conduct and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work, and method statements where required.
* Monitor workplace safety conditions and report hazards, incidents, or near misses.
* Participate in accident investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.
* Ensure contractors and suppliers comply with site safety procedures and security requirements.
* Assist in the management of environmental initiatives including sustainability, waste management, and recycling programs.
* Maintain accurate EHS documentation including training records, permits, inspections, and audit records.
* Support and see through site audits.
* Promote awareness of company EHS policies and procedures across the warehouse.
* Support site compliance with all legal and regulatory health, safety, and environmental requirements.
* Assist in monitoring safety performance metrics and reporting.
* Ensure safe working practices are always followed within the warehouse environment.
Quality
* Maintain the highest quality standards with strong attention to detail in both operational and EHS tasks.
* Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements and ISO standards.
* Participate in internal and external audits including EHS, quality, and operational audits.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across safety, sustainability and warehouse operations.
* Ensure proper documentation and adherence to Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
Education, Skills & Attributes Required
Previous experience within a logistics, warehouse, or reverse logistics environment is essential.
Knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety systems and workplace safety practices.
Understanding of ISO management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) desirable.
Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing safe systems of work preferred.
Ability to engage with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams professionally.
Experience using ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organisational and communication skills.
Flexibility to support operational warehouse activities as required.
Proactive mindset with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Word and Excel).
Forklift and MHE trained desirable
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent preferred
By applying for this role you give permission for Purely Recruitment to submit your personal information contained within your CV or any other relevant information provided in order for the prospective employer to review your application for the specific role applied for. Purely recruitment will not submit or use your personal information for any other purposes other than for searching for alternative employment