EHS Advisor

Orion Electrotech; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the recycling sector is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to oversee EHS compliance and strategy. The role involves managing daily safety operations, conducting audits, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Ideal candidates will have significant UK experience in manufacturing or recycling and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Clear progression path

Supportive, collaborative team

Qualifications

• 3 years EHS experience in UK manufacturing or waste sectors.
• Ability to influence change on site.
• Confident working independently on-site.

Responsibilities

• Support site management on day-to-day EHS matters.
• Conduct audits and inspections for H&S and environmental standards.
• Deliver EHS training, toolbox talks, and briefings.

Skills

Risk assessment

Problem-solving

Communication

IT skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor (HSEA)

Health And Safety Advisor Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

Orion is partnered with a well-established Recycling company located in Warwickshire which is recruiting for a confident and enthusiastic Health and Safety Advisor.

The focus of this Health and Safety Advisor is :

• Strategic Development:Shape and steer the H&S strategy across site ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

• Operational Execution:Directly manage day-to-day safety operations, ensuring compliance with all H&S legislation, enhancing our safety systems, and leading our safety team.

All applicants MUST have UK experience within manufacturing or recycling or heavy engineering industry.

All applicants MUST have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Key Responsibilities:

• Support site management on day-to-day EHS matters
• Assist in developing and implementing EHS systems
• Prepare guidance documents to meet legal and regulatory standards
• Keep EHS noticeboards up to date
• Conduct audits and inspections for H&S and environmental standards
• Maintain EHS data across internal and external systems
• Ensure legal assessments (PUWER, LOLER, PRN) are completed
• Manage COSHH use and storage
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies
• Track safety performance metrics
• Deliver EHS training, toolbox talks, and briefings
• Investigate incidents and produce reports
• Monitor PTW and risk assessments; involve staff in hazard ID
• Coordinate emergency drills
• Step in for the EHS Manager when needed
• Stay updated on EHS legislation and advise on changes
• Complete customer EHS questionnaires
• Support ISO, RecyClass, and other accreditation efforts

What Were Looking For:

• 3 years EHS experience in UK manufacturing or waste sectors
• IOSH Managing Safely (or working towards)
• Ability to influence change on site
• Strong IT skills
• Risk assessment and legislation knowledge
• Problem-solving and communication skills
• Confident working independently on-site
• Team player with a hands-on approach

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Pension contribution
• Clear progression path
• Supportive, collaborative team
• Hours: Monday to Friday, onsite only (no hybrid)

If you like the look of this Health and Safety Advisor role then click and apply or if you would like further information please contact Katie Maisey at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury

INDMAN

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