Safety, Health and Environment Compliance Advisor

Medirest Signature; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a dynamic Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance Advisor to join their team in Bolton. This role involves conducting internal audits, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, and engaging with teams across various departments. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in safety and health, along with the ability to influence at all levels. With a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, and hybrid working options, this is an excellent opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience and expertise in Safety, Health, Environment.
• Experience in conducting internal audits for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Broad understanding of manufacturing and laboratory technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Implement the Company's SHE policies and procedures.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, facility maintenance and security.

Skills

Communication

Influence

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (level 6 preferred)

Certificate in Environmental management (preferred)

Lead Auditor trained ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (preferred)

Job description

Bolton

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and self-driven Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance Advisor to join the MBDA team.

Salary: Circa. £49,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as 3 days on-site and 2 days remote working each week.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

The role covers the UK and can be based at any of our sites. If you are passionate about safety, health and reducing our impact on the environment, this challenging but rewarding position may be for you. The successful candidate will be conducting internal audits for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Ensuring that the Company SHE policies and procedures are effectively implemented while helping to develop a SHE culture of continual improvement. You will work closely with a number of departments in the business, including engineering, manufacturing, facility maintenance and security. You will have the opportunity to gain practical and professional experience in a challenging sector. This role will require significant travel within the UK.

What we're looking for from you:

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (level 6 preferred).

Certificate in Environmental management (preferred).

Lead Auditor trained ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (preferred).

Significant experience and expertise in Safety, Health, Environment.

Broad understanding of manufacturing and laboratory technologies.

Knowledge of health and safety legislation, its application and interpretation relevant to MBDA operations.

Experience in conducting internal audits for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels in the organisation.

Excellent communication skills, ability to translate complex information into easily understandable formats.

What to expect:

You will be part of a supportive and high performing team that exposes team members to all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment activities in the pursuit of professional development and team cohesion. The role will involve frequent travel to other MBDA UK locations.

We offer opportunities for career progression, paid overtime (subject to level), bonus scheme, comprehensive pension package, annual salary review, collaborative working environment and excellent on-site facilities.

Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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