EHS Advisor

Suntory Beverage and Food; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Beverage and Food is seeking an EHS Specialist to join their Coleford site. This role focuses on developing EHS training programs, supporting compliance with legislation, and overseeing EHS initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong influencing skills, a proactive approach, and relevant qualifications in environmental health and safety.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH certification required.
• IEMA foundation certificate preferred or in progress.
• Relevant sustainability qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering EHS training programmes.
• Conducting EHS inspections and audits.
• Assisting in compliance with EHS legislation.

Skills

Influencing skills

Communication

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

IEMA foundation certificate in Environmental Management

Job description

ABOUT YOU

You are a proactive and flexible individual with a strong background in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). You possess excellent influencing skills and the ability to communicate and present at all levels of the organization. You are computer literate, with a sound working knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Office. You can manage information of a confidential nature and display a high level of integrity. You thrive in a pressurized environment and are willing to work out of hours in light of accidents and incidents.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an EHS Specialist, you will be based at our Coleford site. You will be responsible for developing and delivering EHS training programmes, consulting with staff on EHS initiatives through safety representatives and safety committees, and assisting all levels of management in fulfilling their EHS responsibilities. You will support the EHS Manager in ensuring compliance with EHS legislation, corporate guidelines, and accreditations, as well as oversee and support accident and incident investigations.

Additionally, you will carry out proactive and reactive EHS inspections, audits, and Gembas, and play a leading role in the GB&I sustainability steering committee. Your technical expertise will be crucial in supporting all Business Units with EA permits, discharge permits, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainability, and environmental reporting. Work collaboratively with shopfloor staff regarding EHS matters.

WHAT I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Qualifications: NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. An IEMA foundation certificate in Environmental Management or a view to working towards or already holding a certificate in Environmental Management.
• Desirable: A relevant sustainability qualification or the ability to demonstrate strong working knowledge around the subject of sustainability (scope 1, 2 & 3).
• Skills: Strong influencing skills and the ability to communicate and present at all levels of the organization.
• Attributes: Flexible and proactive approach, with the potential for out-of-hours work in light of accidents and incidents. Ability to work within a pressurized environment.

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

Joining Suntory isn't just about taking on a role, it's about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring, and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory, you'll find a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and helps you realize your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team genuinely cares about creating a great experience for our employees, and we would love you to be part of it.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We aim to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.