Thrive Oldham are recruiting a 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
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 improvement37 hours/week: 08:00-16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00-13:00 on a Friday
Competitive Salary
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