Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

UL Solutions; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in Basingstoke is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to promote safe working conditions. You will support site leadership and develop EHS programs while collaborating with personnel across the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of relevant experience or a NEBOSH qualification. Fluent English is required, and knowledge of French or Dutch is advantageous. This role is onsite, 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related Environmental & Health and Safety experience.
• NEBOSH qualification with 5-7 years experience considered.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support site leadership in establishing safe working conditions.
• Investigate conditions affecting employee health.
• Develop and maintain EHS programs compliance.

Skills

Environmental & health safety experience

Great communications skills

Ability to solve problems

Knowledge of UK and EU Safety Directives

Education

University Degree in relevant field

Job description

Description

The UL Solutions Safety & Sustainability Team in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support our site leadership and site safety officers across our 2 main laboratories in the UK (Basingstoke & Telford) and other UL Solutions office locations across the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will form part of a small Environmental, Health and Safety Team serving the company’s needs in the Europe region as well.

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist role is critical in establishing and promoting safe and healthy working conditions for all of our employees. UL Solutions employees all contribute towards our purpose as an organisation, to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place! This role is front and centre of this mission and you'll enjoy a varied role, working closely with a range of people across the region.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Regional EHS Manager, Europe, responsible for supporting the site leadership as well as establishing and promoting safe and healthy working conditions for all employees
• Investigates conditions that may affect employee health and comfort
• Under general supervision, develops documents and maintains environmental health and safety (EHS) programs (e.g. hazardous materials, emergency response plans) in compliance with Federal, State and Local legislation
• Assists in conducting inspections and reports on tests and investigations to obtain data for use in determining sources of pollution and methods for controlling pollutants
• Assists in analysis, interpretation and validation of information on hazardous materials/chemicals and exposure monitoring results
• Assists in creating training programs and instructing employees in matters pertaining to occupational health, prevention of accidents, safe operation of equipment and proper handling/cleanup of chemicals and hazardous materials
• Ensures that all employees have and are trained in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, safety glasses and safety shoes
• Reads and follows the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follows all physical and digital security practices
• Frequent use of computers and office equipment is required.

Qualifications

• Around 2 - 4 years of directly related environmental & health and safety experience. Alternatively, if you have NEBOSH qualifications with 5 - 7 years+ of directly related experience, we'd also like to hear from you.
• University Degree (preferred: Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety & Health, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Chemical / Environmental / Mechanical Engineering
• Fluent English (written and spoken). French or Dutch would be an added advantage
• Some knowledge and awareness of both UK as well as EU Safety Directives and safety regulations would be an advantage (Will be supported in this aspect)
• Experience in risk assessments and/or in chemical environment
• Experience in working with stakeholders at all levels would be an advantage
• Great communications skills, ability to build strong relationships and trust
• Ability to solve problems and understand different points of view
• People person with a strong focus on cooperation
• Preferably located in Basingstoke or within commuting distance. Availability to travel across Europe (around 20%)
• Physical Demands of the role to be aware of:
• Ability to stand and walk extensively (concrete floors) for up to 2 hour periods, several times a day is required.
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain; ascend/descend stairs/ladders/scaffolding required.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs assisted or unassisted, pushing; pulling; bending; reaching; handling; stooping; working in tight spaces and working in hot/cold environments will occasionally be required in lab, office and outside environments.
• Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond quickly.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment when required, while performing select duties.
• This is an onsite role in Basingstoke, 5 days per week.
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