Environmental Health Safety Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider is seeking an EHS Officer in Manchester. The role involves ensuring EHS legal compliance, supporting the implementation of management systems, conducting audits, and delivering training. Ideal candidates have NEBOSH certification, experience in manufacturing health and safety, and knowledge of UK HSE laws. Benefits include a company bonus, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company bonus of up to 7.5%

Pension contribution of up to 7%

33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays)

Private Health Care

Life Insurance x4 Salary

Qualifications

• Certificates in NEBOSH General and membership of IOSH.
• Experience in health and safety in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with UK health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining management systems.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections.
• Support managers in understanding EHS legal requirements.

Skills

NEBOSH General certificate

3 years working in H&S in a manufacturing environment

Good understanding of UK HSE law

ISO 45001 & 14001 management systems experience

Job description

Job Description

Aurora Lifesciences client now as has a requirement for a EHS Officer. The EHS officer will support the QEHS department in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, maintaining management systems, promoting a safe working environment, and delivering continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance across the business.

Job Responsibilities:

QEHS System Implementation and Support

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Business Management System, specifically the environmental and health and safety management systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).

• To support the achievement of the QEHS strategy, objectives, and KPIs.

• Support continuous improvement in relation to EHS.

• Support the QEHS Director in maintaining the Legal Register and the Aspects Register.

• Work together with the quality team, supporting them when necessary.

• Conduct internal audits and inspections.

• Assist with root cause analysis, identifying corrective actions, implementing corrective actions, and follow-up.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Support functional managers in understanding EHS legal requirements and the company EHS procedures.

• Liaise with external bodies/service providers, including HSE, to support investigations and respond to queries.

• Support the business in its environmental legal compliance, including packaging regulations, plastic packaging, and the Environmental Permit.

Risk Management and Incident Investigation

• Lead in conducting and documenting Risk Assessments (including COSHH and manual handling) with cross-functional teams.

• Assist with incident and accident investigations.

• Create safety alerts to communicate significant incidents or injuries.

• Collaborate with shift/department managers to implement preventive safety measures and safe systems of work.

Training, Communication, and Awareness

• Conduct new employee QEHS inductions.

• Create EHS toolbox talks for Shift/Department Managers to deliver at huddles or team meetings.

• Create and deliver EHS training materials for in-house use.

Data Management and Reporting

• Keep accurate records of various health and safety activities.

• Monitor compliance with KPIs and create trend graphs and reports to support QEHS continuous improvement.

Key Skills

• NEBOSH General certificate & IOSH member
• 3 years working in H&S in a manufacturing environment (preferably IVDs or chemicals type environment)
• Good understanding of UK HSE law ISO 45001 & 14001 management systems experience

Benefits

• Company bonus of up to 7.5%
• Pension contribution of up to 7%
• 33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays) goes up 1 day every 3 years and is capped at an extra 5 days
• Private Health Care
• Life Insurance x4 Salary