Environmental Health Safety Specialist

BrothersTech; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the UK is looking for an EHS Engineer to enhance safety and compliance in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include maintaining ISO14001 standards, evaluating equipment for hazards, and conducting audits. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, certifications like NEBOSH or IOSH, and has experience in health, safety, and environmental management. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. A project management background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Needs to have achieved a BSc or BEng in a Health & Safety discipline.
• Must have obtained a NEBOSH, IOSH or NVQ H&S qualification or equivalent experience.
• Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in implementing health and safety standards.
• Maintain ISO14001 certification for environmental management.
• Conduct internal and external EHS audits.
• Identify training needs for associates regarding health and safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Project management experience

Auditing skills

Health, safety, and environmental experience

Education

BSc or BEng in a Health & Safety discipline

NEBOSH, IOSH or NVQ H&S qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title - EHS Engineer

Job Type - Full Time Onsite

Salary Range - 44000 - 46000 EURO

About the role

The EHS Engineer will to build effective relationships and promote a positive culture by ensuring that all plant associates work within a healthy, safe, sustainable, and compliant environment.

As the EHS Engineer , you will report to the site EHS Lead. Additionally, you will work closely with the Corporate EHS and Sustainability teams to forge strong relationships and positively represent the plant.

Main responsibilities will include :

• To assist all levels of management in implementing and maintaining the standards required of the health and safety at work act, all other codes of practice and relevant standards.
• Establish appropriate processes and controls to ensure that the site will maintain ISO14001 certification including leading Environmental Management reviews.
• Act as the key contact and facilitator for external visits and audits from relevant agencies, i.e. HSE, Environmental Consultants, the Environment Agency, and Plymouth City Council.
• Report internally (plant & Corporate) and externally as appropriate the site’s environmental impact including utilities, energy, water, and waste management.
• Act as the key contact and provider of information in support of any Employers Liability or Public Liability claims
• Carry out risk assessments on assembly equipment new and old ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of associates is not compromised.
• Participate in Business Team meetings; provide functional data, support and advice.
• Create COSHH Risk assessments and maintain the sites COSHH Risk Assessment database.
• Actioning the findings of COSHH Risk Assessments and working with departmental leads to ensure suitable and sufficient control measures are implemented and maintained.
• Conduct internal and external EHS audits in conjunction with departmental representatives and tracking any remedial work to completion. Environmental audits to ISO14001 requirements.
• Utilize data to analyze Near Miss and incidents and identify areas of concern.
• Identify the need for and carry out Health and Safety training with all associates, both at the recruitment stage and in-line with ongoing job function requirements.
• Writing and maintaining safety procedures with regards to manufacturing equipment, chemical handling, workplace transport, manual handling and contractor management.
• Assist with accident, incident and near miss investigations, offering advice and best practice solutions where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all functional legislation.
• Report unsafe occurrences and incidents to the HSE, EA, BDX and other notifiable bodies as and when required.
• Assist with the introduction of new machinery, processes, and equipment by confirming all hazards are identified and mitigated and ensuring the continued safety of associates.
• Attending Blitz activities, waste events, and safety committees as a representative of the EHS department, offering advice where it is appropriate and clarifying legislative requirements.
• Review and approve the relevant sections of Change Control documentation.

About you :

• Achieved a BSc or BEng in a Health & Safety discipline.
• Obtained a NEBOSH, IOSH or NVQ H&S qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
• Health, safety and environmental experience within a diverse high volume manufacturing organization.
• Detailed understanding of legal compliance and proven experience as a trained Auditor.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build working relationships with people at all levels.
• A working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and their ancillary items, the installation and subsequent evaluation for hazards and risks of this equipment.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to learn new software and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and tools.
• Project management and / or team leadership experience is distinct advantage.
• Hold a recognized and relevant Engineering qualification is a distinct advantage.