EHS Advisor

Morgan Gray; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business in Greater Manchester is seeking an EHS Advisor to ensure a safe working environment and reduce environmental impact. This permanent role includes operational duties like audits and training, along with strategic EHS planning. Candidates should have previous experience in Health and Safety within a manufacturing setting, and a NEBOSH qualification is required. The position offers benefits including 34 days of holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

34 days total holiday

Private healthcare

Life insurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme (up to 9%)

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health and Safety role within manufacturing or safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.
• Experience with chemical handling and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work with employees to ensure a safe work environment.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and report findings.

Skills

Risk assessments

EHS compliance

Incident and accident investigations

EHS reporting

Environmental impact assessment

Education

NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma

Job description

A global manufacturing business in Greater Manchester are looking for a dynamic and proactive EHS Advisor to join them on a permanent basis.

The main purpose of the role will be to work with employees to establish a safe environment and reduce the environmental impact throughout the overall site.

The opportunity reports to a central function with a dotted line to the Site Manager and is a blend of operational EHS (factory walk arounds, audits, workshops) and strategic medium‑long terms EHS planning and reporting.

Key tasks will include:

• Ensuring that risk assessments, task and COSHH risk assessments, environmental impact assessments, fire safety inspections/audits and other statutory inspections are up to date, reviewed and followed by corrective action.
• Providing EHS & risk assessment training to support these processes as required.
• Leading on incident and accident investigations for any safety incidents and escalating if required.
• Internal and External EHS reporting, audits to ensuring compliance to 14001 and 45001.

To be considered for this opportunity candidates will need to have held a Health and Safety position previously within a manufacturing, distribution or other safety critical operation.

Qualification to NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma level is required and other related qualifications in safety, auditing or environmental would be advantageous. Experience of chemical handling and relevant legislation (ISO14001, ISO18001) is also desirable.

Hours: The role is site based 5 days a week on a 36 hour week with flexi start and finish time.

Benefits: 34 days total holiday, private healthcare, x4 salary life insurance and a pension scheme up to 9.