EHSS Advisor

Fortune Brands Innovations; Rainham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety solutions company in Rainham seeks an experienced EHSS Advisor to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will manage site audits, oversee risk reduction projects, and provide training on EHSS standards. This role offers a competitive benefits package including flexible working options and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Annual Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar EHSS role within the UK.
• Knowledge of environmental permits (e.g. water discharge / TSS).
• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site audits and develop improvement plans.
• Lead EHSS risk reduction projects and escalate high-risk issues.
• Audit compliance checks for contractors and manage EHSS activities.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

TechIOSH membership

Strong working knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive EHSS Advisor to join our team in Rainham.

This role is pivotal in driving the delivery of our ‘Elevate EHSS’ agenda at site level. You will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, and embedding best practice across environmental, health, safety, and security disciplines.

As the site’s subject matter expert and first point of contact for EHSS matters, you’ll work closely with site leadership and employees to foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

Site Governance & Risk Management

• Conduct regular site audits against the ‘Critical 15’ and develop / action improvement plans.
• Lead site-level EHSS risk reduction projects.
• Escalate high-risk issues promptly and appropriately.
• Audit RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) to ensure suitability and compliance.
• Oversee and coordinate the site’s statutory inspections and ensure timely completion of follow-up actions.

Operational EHSS Oversight

• Audit EHSS compliance checks for all contractors on site.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external service providers and regulatory contacts.
• Organise and document monthly EHSS committee meetings.
• Ensure timely, accurate incident investigations in line with company and regulatory standards.
• Log and manage all EHSS activities and actions through the company’s management system (OPUS).
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to raise standards and performance.

Training & Competence

• Assess site EHSS training needs and proactively close gaps.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate EHSS training for managers and employees, including new starter inductions.
• Regularly review and update induction materials for site-specific relevance and compliance.
• Promote awareness and ownership of EHSS roles and responsibilities across all colleagues.

Legal Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full legal compliance with applicable EHSS regulations and permits.
• Monitor and report environmental, safety, and sustainability (ESG) data on a monthly basis.
• Cascade changes in policies, regulations, or standards to site management and stakeholders.

What You’ll Already Have

• NEBOSH General Certificate (mandatory).
• TechIOSH membership.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar EHSS role within the UK.
• Strong working knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of environmental permits (e.g. water discharge / TSS).
• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management.

Our Core Competencies

• Drive Results – Take ownership and deliver high standards consistently.
• Nimble Learning – Embrace feedback, learn quickly, and adapt to change.
• Collaborate – Build strong relationships and work cross‑functionally.
• Plan and Align – Organise work effectively in line with site priorities.

Our Purpose & Behaviours

• We Think Big, Learn Fast
• We Work It Together
• We Make the Hard Call

Our Values

• Aligned – in our work together.
• Agile – in the face of change.
• Accountable – to our promises.
• Action – with integrity and transparency.

Why Join Us?

We reward not just the results but the positive impact you make along the way. With a pay‑for‑performance culture, we value curiosity, collaboration, and the drive to keep improving.

The Benefits

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) – pro‑rata for part‑time
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance & Pension Plan
• Health & Wellbeing Programme (including health cash plan)
• High Street Reward Scheme & Refer a Friend Programme
• Free Parking & Eye Care support
• Flexible working model
• Employee Recognition Programme

Our Hiring Process

• Initial discussion with our Resourcing Team.
• On‑site interview process (1–2 stages depending on role).
• Successful candidates will be notified, and start dates confirmed.

If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note - we are unable to offer sponsorship for the position.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated EHSS professional to shape safety culture, drive compliance, and champion continuous improvement at our Rainhamsite.