Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor

Import Export Services Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Increased annual leave by service length

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Import Export Services Ltd. is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor for their Head Office in Bristol. This full-time role requires a hands-on approach to EHS control, leading initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The successful candidate will coordinate health surveillance programs, conduct safety inspections, and support the EHS committee. Strong communication skills and a NEBOSH General Certificate are essential.

Benefits include private medical insurance and increased annual leave based on service length.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or warehousing environment preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Champion EHS and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Review and update EHS documentation and policies.
• Lead safety training and ensure all safety measures are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalents

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor

Department: EHS
Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor
Reporting to: TBC
Location: Head Office

Basic Purpose

IES is looking for a proactive, self-motivated, experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor to join the Head Office team on a full‑time, permanent basis. The primary purpose of this lead role is to take a hands‑on approach to environmental, health & safety control, arrangements & documentation.

Key Tasks

• Leading by example & championing EHS on a day-to-day basis
• Promoting a safe & healthy work environment
• Serving as the point of contact for all EHS matters & advising those with delegated EHS responsibilities
• Taking a pragmatic approach to EHS challenges solutions
• Preparing, reviewing & updating internal & external EHS policies & documentation in consultation with relevant personnel (eg safe operating procedures, risk assessments, work permits)
• Confidentially coordinating the health surveillance programme, analysing reports
• Leading incident investigations in conjunction with responsible persons
• Producing and owning content for a regular IES EHS Bulletin
• Overseeing vehicle & driver fleet management, ensuring full compliance
• Administering existing safety accreditation, progressing to ISO 14001 & 45001
• Managing internal & external training, liaising with Line Managers, leading monthly Training Meetings, monitoring quality
• Overseeing DSE, PPE & first aid management, consulting on specific concerns, carrying out assessments
• Developing and coordinating environmental management systems & arrangements
• Serving as Chief Fire Marshal, maintaining the fire risk assessment, overseeing fire safety checks, co‑ordinating activities of the Fire Marshal Team & leading periodic Fire Marshal Meetings
• Undertaking regular premises inspections, supporting department leads with remedial actions
• Ensuring the Company meets its statutory requirements as regards environment, health, safety & welfare
• Ensuring all periodic safety inspections, maintenance & testing is undertaken at appropriate intervals by internal & external providers
• Leading periodic EHS Committee Meetings, ensuring timely completion of agreed actions
• Keeping up to date with industry and legislative changes and advising Senior Management of how IES needs to comply with new or updated legislation, implementing agreed changes and ensuring compliance
• Maintaining the central accident book, recording and reporting all incidents, monitoring, investigating and ensuring that appropriate remedial action is taken in all cases
• May be required to complete other business activities on behalf of the Company from time to time in line with skills, competencies and experience

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate essential; NEBOSH National Diploma preferred (or equivalents)
• Experience in a manufacturing, semiconductor, engineering or warehousing environment preferred
• Exceptional organisational skills with very high attention to detail & strict confidentiality
• Ability to multi‑task, anticipate and respond effectively to changing priorities
• Flexible, conscientious attitude to work
• High standard of written & verbal communication, with a confident & professional phone manner
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working autonomously
• IT literate, with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook

Special Working Conditions

• Additional hours, including occasional weekend support, may be necessary from time to time when required to suit business needs.

Renumeration & Benefits

Salary/Rate: Negotiable and dependent on experience.

Basic Hours: Monday to Friday, 0900-1700hrs

Benefits

• Free on‑site parking at Head Office
• Increased annual leave by service length
• Private Medical Insurance by service length
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

  How to Apply

  To apply for this role, please use the form above or submit your up to date CV [e-mail] quoting reference 04EHS0626