Senior EHS Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Ware; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to provide essential support in achieving QHSE objectives. This role involves engaging with teams at all levels to embed health and safety best practices, managing training programs, and conducting audits to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and safety management and risk assessment, with a passion for promoting a safe working environment. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on workplace safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety management within operational settings.
• Strong understanding of risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety initiatives and audits across operations.
• Engage with teams to promote safety best practices and compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Training Program Development

Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH Certification

Relevant Health & Safety Qualification

Tools

COSHH Register Management

Noise and Vibration Monitoring Tools

Job description

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Acting in the assigned area, provide consistent and professional support and guidance to SLT team members, operational teams, and the contract supply chain to meet QHSE objectives and targets. Work closely with Mitie colleagues to ensure that the standards of QHSE management expected by Mitie and our clients are achieved across all operations.

Main Duties

1. Engage with the team from management to shop floor and contractor supply chain to embed health and safety best practices and adhere to the client's contractor management programme.
2. Lead programmes of work and new initiatives related to health and safety.
3. Manage a regular audit and reporting programme, communicating performance across the team.
4. Act as a key Health & Safety point of contact for the Mitie on-site team and contractor supply chain.
5. Manage and deliver appropriate training programmes, methods of delivery, and evaluate their effectiveness to ensure employees are competent regarding their HSE duties, including toolbox talks.
6. Develop arrangements to manage risks from contractors and third-party suppliers in line with the client's contractor management programme.
7. Proactively promote the Health & Safety agenda within the team, including hazard observations, near miss reporting, engagement of site safety champions, and H&S initiatives.
8. Investigate site incidents and accidents, address circumstances and causes, and identify improvements.
9. Build strong relationships with the central Mitie HSE team and engage with them on high-risk activities.
10. Conduct regular site Gemba walks to ensure safe and effective working conditions.
11. Manage and maintain the COSHH register.
12. Carry out assessments outside the competence of operational managers, such as Significant Risk, COSHH, DSE, and others.
13. Ensure all relevant site files are current for all service lines.
14. Manage and maintain the Noise and Vibration registers for all equipment.
15. Manage and maintain the ladder registers for all equipment.
16. Monitor sub-contractor safe systems of work periodically.
17. Perform performance audits on permits, ensuring issuers and receivers follow correct procedures.
18. Monitor all Non-Injury Event (NIE) actions and work with owners to ensure completion.