Job Title: Environment, Health And Safety Specialist (EHS)
Location: Swindon
Term: Six month Contract
Rate: £47,000 pro rata + 10% bonus
Days / Hours: Mon - Fri, 08:30 - 17:00
The role:
Our client is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist. This is a hands-on role involving close liaisons between many departments. Ideally, we are seeking an individual with a strong engineering/chemical engineering background. We would like you to go into departments and coach, so you’ll need to be personable and approachable.
Duties will include:
- Developing and implementing an industrial hygiene monitoring programme.
- Leading continuous practice improvements by the development and implementation of new EHS systems and processes to support the business.
- Developing and delivering training to support the business
- Audit compliance with EHS policies
- Leading the company Employee Safety Representatives directing their tasks and training needs in conjunction with their line managers
- Devising and supporting risk assessments for the company.
- Reviewing and updating company procedures and provide practical workshops and briefing sessions;
- Leading and directing non-departmental safety staff associated with Emergency Response Team, Face Fit Testing, etc.
- Representing the company’s culture for EHS compliance and be a focal point for advice
- Be highly knowledgeable and to provide effective decisions within production
- Interfacing with the Waste Management Contractor to ensure effective service delivery to the business
- Auditing and reviewing the company accident and incident investigation system ensuring statutory compliance and insurance requirements
- Assisting the EHS manager in the development, accreditation to, maintenance and continual improvement of an integrated EHS management system particularly in relation to ISO 14001
- Assisting the EHS Manager in the development and introduction of EHS policies and procedures to support an integrated EHS management system
- Deputising for the EHS Manager in their absence
Candidate requirements:
- NEBOSH Diploma or similar qualification
- Experience in waste management
- Ideally hold an environmental qualification and have environmental permitting experience
- ISO14001 experience (or 18001/45001)
- Experience with health and safety systems, e.g. risk assessments, incident reporting, emergency planning and response, etc.
- Ideally have industrial hygiene experience or a willingness to learn
- Experienced in delivering EHS training
- Ideally be available to start early July