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Nelson Permanent Placements are currently representing our client who are a reputable international Manufacturing business. Our client are now looking for and experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Lead to join the business on a permanent basis.

As the Environment Health & Safety Lead you will be responsible for maintain a safe & healthy work environment, minimizing risks, and adhering to health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Developing and Implementing Policies and Procedures

* Training and Communication

* Monitoring and Reporting to both internal portals and external bodies

* Environmental Protection by managing waste disposal, emissions, and effluent discharge and ensure stringent compliance with all pertinent environmental regulations.

* Emergency Response Coordination

* Legal Compliance and Keeping Updated with Legislation

* Employee Well-Being

* Continuous Improvement benchmarking against industry best practices and integrating innovative methods and technologies to progress organizational safety and environmental performance.

* Collaborating with the operational teams to ensure EHS standards are met and to support the promotion of EHS improvements.

* Setting EHS compliance objectives and ensuring that operational targets are achieved.

* Development of the integrated QMS and EHS Management Systems; ensuring they are implemented; and that internal audits are completed, and non-conformances/action plans are implemented, in accordance with the agreed schedule.

* Establishing and maintaining controls and documentation procedures.

* Assisting with customers’ auditors and supporting the execution of corrective actions and compliance with customers’ specifications.

* Ensuring that external 3rd party accreditation to relevant standards (i.e., 9001, 14001, 18001/45001, ISO50001 etc.) are completed to a satisfactory level of compliance.

* Collating and analysing performance data and KPI’s against defined parameters and ensuring alignment to the business SDP’s and TTI’s.

* EHS incident investigations and the recording of incidents in a timely manner.

* Ensuring that all operations have suitable and sufficient risk assessments, SWP’s and SOP’s, and that they are regularly reviewed.

* Conducting routine site tours to ensure all safety, fire, security, and environmental standards are being complied with.

* Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics

* Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment)

* Auditing production, keeping on the lookout for any unsafe behaviors or breaks in regulations.

* Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.

* record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers.

* record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers.

* In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., HSE,) and procedures

* Creating safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing.

* Liaising with law enforcement and other investigators who are present at the time of a serious accident.

Requirements:

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Recognized EHS Industry qualification

Strong analytical and problem-solving techniques (5-why, 8D, kaizen, etc.).

In depth knowledge of 14001 and 45001 standards

Min 3-5 years’ experience in a EHS field, preferably in a similar environment.

Experience of day-to-day EHS management in a medium to large organisation.

Understanding of business strategies and dealing with corporate requirements

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent people skills

Can use both Word and Excel

Ability to demonstrate influencing skills.

Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach

Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.

Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to make decisions and solve problems that are general in nature and for which there are precedents.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to the email address detailed below. Should you wish to discuss other opportunities in your area, you are welcome to contact our friendly recruitment team.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements. The services of Nelson Engineering Solutions Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed