EHS Coordinator

JELD-WEN UK; Penrith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Penrith seeks an EHS Coordinator to enhance safety and compliance within their operations. The role involves supporting EHS initiatives, conducting assessments, and fostering a safety-first culture. Ideal candidates will be IT literate, proactive, and passionate about process improvement. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, including support for obtaining a NEBOSH qualification.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Up to 7.5% pension

Medicash health plan

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience conducting EHS activities in manufacturing is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft software and IT platforms.
• Ability to work unsupervised and multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support EHS performance plans and objectives.
• Assist with accident investigations and compliance checks.
• Manage Contractor Control Boards and review RAMS.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Data Analysis

IT Literacy

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Software

Job description

Are you looking for new opportunities and have experience of conducting EHS activities within a manufacturing or production environment?

Then you might be our new EHS Coordinator at JELD-WEN, Penrith.

This role is a key member of the EHS Team, reporting directly to the EHS Manager. You will be required to coordinate and support the implementation of EHS performance plans and objectives across the site. Provide advice, guidance, and support to the site teams to ensure compliance with company management standards and legislative requirements.

You will be passionate about process improvement, self-motivated and IT literate, with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft software, with the ability to write reports, analyse data and present confidently. You will be driven, keen to learn and proactive in developing your existing skills and in return we will look to help you work towards a NEBOSH qualification.

You will be required to support EHS operational and administrative activities, with experience of driving a Safety-First culture with zero tolerance and a continuous safety improvement mentality.

We offer onsite working from our state-of-the-art Penrith facility, a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, up to 7.5% pension, medicash health plan, salary sacrifice schemes and much more.

What your impact will be:

• Manage Contractor Control Boards and review RAMS from EHS perspective.
• Support Engineering team with preparing documentation for contractors on site.
• Review the Risk Assessments, SOP`s and COSHH assessments on site.
• Monitor and control HAVs on site.
• Assist with accident investigations.
• Carry out face fit test - for RPE used on site.
• Control Survey Matrix on site to ensure legal compliance will be met.
• Assist with the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Audits.
• Monitor compliance for EHS internal checks.
• Carry out the practical induction on site for new starters - session in DOJO room.
• Provide Administration support for the department.
• Performing Legionella Checks - weekly monitoring.
• Carry out Air Leak monitoring for the site and address the correct actions.
• Review Fire Risk Assessment for the site.
• Carry out the internal site survey and prepare minute meeting from EHS Committee Meeting.
• Coordinate programmes to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illness and claims by showing due diligence around environmental impacts in line with European strategy.
• Assist and support personnel in safety and environmental hazard assessment including the implementation of effective control measures.
• Assist and support the management team on environmental permits for associated areas.
• Attend meetings in the absence of EHS Manager, actively participate wherever possible.
• Attend daily GEMBA walk in the absence of EHS Manager and respond to actions, escalate accordingly.
• Challenge status quo and coach colleague's help fix daily EHS issues by priority.
• Support the delivery of projects and initiatives in all EHS areas.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Previous experience conducting EHS activities is essential in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Must be IT literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft software and IT platforms.
• Experience of report writing, data analysis and confident in presenting essential.
• Able to plan effectively, with strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work unsupervised and complete daily tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Flexible, with a positive and proactive attitude with a desire to succeed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can confidently work effectively individually & as part of a team.

Why join us

"We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands".

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN, founded in 1960, is a leading global manufacturer of doors and windows with over 18,000 employees worldwide. In Europe, the company has a team of more than 6,500 people across the UK, France, and Central and Northern Europe. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces, and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodeling of residential homes and non-residential buildings.

Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples' workplaces, homes, and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.