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SHEQ Coordinator

Coventry

£-Attractive salary plus benefits package

WasteRecruit has been retained by a regional resource management company, owned by a local authority, to support the selection of an SHEQ Coordinator. The main purpose of the role is to oversee the health and safety, environment and quality assurance side of the business. You will supervise and coordinate work systems to ensure that the services of the company meet the highest standards and that the working conditions of the company are safe and compliant.

Main Duties:

* Creation and implementation of business systems manual and associated documentation and policies including written procedures for all business activities.

* Determine the strategic direction and work priorities (in conjunction with line management) for the continuous improvement of the sites SHEQ management program and systems.

* Advise line management and assist with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules and company standards to include fire prevention, health and safety awareness training, site inspections of company and contractors’ sites.

* Complete prevention inspections on a regular basis and ensure records are maintained.

* Assist in accident/incident investigations and ensure all documentation is updated.

* Develop a monthly SHEQ communication strategy for all sites and levels of staff, to include written information, toolbox talks and management briefs.

* Monitor SHEQ performance, including participation in management reviews, initiatives and campaigns and reporting in line with the company’s SHEQ objectives and targets.

* Full responsibility for company preparations for annual SHEQ audits and regulatory visits.

* Liaison with senior management team for initiating and coordinating training plans and updating information for personnel, audit requirements.

* Assist in retaining all current accreditations and work towards the attainment of new accreditations as appropriate.

* Advise line management in office and site of health, safety, quality, and environmental matters and manage this process to ensure all advice is incorporated into day-to-day processes and operations.

* Facilitate all forms of risk assessment e.g., general, manual handling, COSHH, fire prevention and acts as a final authority where a specialist response is required in relation to risk assessments performed by others on site.

* Coordinate occupational health and safety and environmental related surveys e.g., noise, lighting, exposure to chemical substances and makes associated recommendations.

* Produce and coordinate the yearly SHEQ action plan, preparing reports for monthly update of same to Senior Management Team.

* Monitor the Site “permit-to-work” system to ensure compliance with Company standards.

* Responsible for all applications, variations, and submissions for environmental permits and/or exemptions across the business.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential

* At least 2 years’ experience in a SHEQ role.

* Risk management, site inspections and investigations, Company preparation for audits, compliance and maintenance of relevant standards, risk assessment experience and an in-depth understanding of and the ability to interpret SHEQ related legislation.

* Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite to include day-to-day experience of Excel spreadsheets, excellent report writing skills and document management experience.

* Good partnership building skills (internal and external).

* Accuracy and attention to detail.

* Embracing and driving culture change.

* Effective verbal and written communication skills.

* Planning and organisational skills.

* The ability to interact with people at all levels.

* The ability to self-prioritise workload.

Desirable

* Experience of BSI ISO9001, 14001 and 45001.

* NEBOSH General Certificate.

Ref: J9467