Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Mitie; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca seeks an experienced EHS professional to join the team in Macclesfield. You will implement, monitor and audit Safe Systems of Work with a primary focus on Working at Height, conducting technical inspections of assets, and producing condition reports.

You will interview and appoint Authorised Persons, conduct audits, provide guidance to APs, and support governance of the AE Services function within Technical Services.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk assessments, site inspections and audits.
• Experience applying standards and codes of practice to develop solutions.
• Previous experience as an Authorising Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Interview, assess and appoint Authorised Persons in disciplines aligned to the post holder's area of specialism.
• Conduct audits of Safe Systems of Work relevant to the post holder's technical specialism.
• Provide technical guidance, professional advice, and ongoing support to Authorised Persons.
• Undertake technical inspections and condition assessments of assets as required.
• Assist in incident investigations within the post holder's discipline.
• Provide technical expertise and support to contract teams operating within the relevant specialism.

Skills

Risk assessments

Site inspections

Audits

Authorising Engineer

Governance

Change Management

Statutory compliance

Job description

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Our client AstraZeneca have raised a new opportunity for a proactive and experienced EHS professional to join the team for a well-established pharmaceutical giant.

You will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and audit of Safe Systems of Work, with a primary focus on Working at Height. The role includes conducting technical inspections of assets, producing condition reports, and carrying out delegated responsibilities that contribute to the performance and governance of the Authorising Engineer (AE) Services function within Technical Services.

Role Responsibilities:

• Interview, assess, and where appropriate, appoint Authorised Persons (APs) in disciplines aligned to the post holder's area of specialism.
• Conduct audits of Safe Systems of Work relevant to the post holder's technical specialism.
• Provide technical guidance, professional advice, and ongoing support to Authorised Persons.
• Undertake technical inspections and condition assessments of assets as required.
• Assist in incident investigations within the post holder's discipline.
• Provide technical expertise and support to contract teams operating within the relevant specialism.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in Risk assessments, site inspections, Audits,
• Experience in applying relevant standards and codes of practice to develop solutions, advise operations, and recommend policy improvements,
• Previous experience as an Authorising Engineer,
• Knowledge of Governance, Oversight, Change Management, Asset life expectancy
• Experience with Statutory compliance on site,

What's in it for you?

• Career progression opportunities,
• Exposure to an exciting contract and client,