Environmental Health Officer jobs in United Kingdom

At GE Power Conversion and Storage we provide electrification solutions, enabling customers to power their energy-intensive operations, and to improve energy efficiency. We are recognised for high-performance ship electric power and electric propulsion systems, energy management and automation and control systems as applied globally across the marine, energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? Do you like seeing projects through from start to completion. Our manufacturing and engineering teams produce a wide range of high-performance electrical solutions, to support the growth of sustainable global electrification.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated EHS Site Manager, with a drive for improvement and ability to make decisions to work in a fast paced rotating machines manufacturing environment. As EHS Site Manager you will report to the EHS Leader and work closely with the manufacturing team. Based at Rugby, your key responsibilities will be:

• Actively work with the business to change and improve the HSE Culture
• Challenge the status quo and practices and focus on identifying improvements
• Provide support and guidance to stakeholders on continual improvements
• Own the HSE KPI’s, analyse the data, then drive tactical and strategic programmes for improvement
• Manage and support risk reduction of high-risk operations, such as electrical safety, working at height, lifting operations etc
• Liaise with external agencies such as Local Authorities, HSE and the EA
• Undertake incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Manage & maintain ISO14001 and ISO45001 accreditation.
• Review and update the company’s EHS Policies and Procedures
• Manage the internal audit programme
• Eliminate waste and drive lean processes into the EHS procedures and practically on the shop floor

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, qualifications, and experience:

• Hold a NEBOSH Certificate
• Ideally be a member or IOSH and working towards CMIOSH
• Have experience with maintaining ISO14001&45001 (auditing qualification not essential)
• Experience of creating a strong, positive HSE culture
• Have a pro-active and hands on approach to working
• Ability to provide guidance/ make decisions
• Pragmatic approach and ability to work with employees at all levels

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting projects
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements
• Attractive compensation
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Flexible pension with Company Contribution; Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance, healthy lifestyle account
• 34 days’ vacation including national holidays and the ability to flex depending on needs

Relocation Assistance Provided: No