Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor

Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor

Department: EHS
Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor
Reporting to: TBC
Location: Head Office

Basic Purpose

IES is looking for a proactive, self-motivated, experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor to join the Head Office team on a full time, permanent basis. The primary purpose of this lead role is to take a hands on approach to environmental, health & safety control, arrangements & documentation.

Key Tasks

• Leading by example & championing EHS on a day-to-day basis
• Promoting a safe & healthy work environment
• Serving as the point of contact for all EHS matters & advising those with delegated EHS responsibilities
• Taking a pragmatic approach to EHS challenges solutions
• Preparing, reviewing & updating internal & external EHS policies & documentation in consultation with relevant personnel (eg safe operating procedures, risk assessments, work permits)
• Confidentially coordinating the health surveillance programme, analysing reports
• Leading incident investigations in conjunction with responsible persons
• Producing and owning content for a regular IES EHS Bulletin
• Overseeing vehicle & driver fleet management, ensuring full compliance
• Administering existing safety accreditation, progressing to ISO 14001 & 45001
• Managing internal & external training, liaising with Line Managers, leading monthly Training Meetings, monitoring quality
• Overseeing DSE, PPE & first aid management, consulting on specific concerns, carrying out assessments
• Developing and coordinating environmental management systems & arrangements
• Serving as Chief Fire Marshal, maintaining the fire risk assessment, overseeing fire safety checks, co ordinating activities of the Fire Marshal Team & leading periodic Fire Marshal Meetings
• Undertaking regular premises inspections, supporting department leads with remedial actions
• Ensuring the Company meets its statutory requirements as regards environment, health, safety & welfare
• Ensuring all periodic safety inspections, maintenance & testing is undertaken at appropriate intervals by internal & external providers
• Leading periodic EHS Committee Meetings, ensuring timely completion of agreed actions
• Keeping up to date with industry and legislative changes and advising Senior Management of how IES needs to comply with new or updated legislation, implementing agreed changes and ensuring compliance
• Maintaining the central accident book, recording and reporting all incidents, monitoring, investigating and ensuring that appropriate remedial action is taken in all cases
• May be required to complete other business activities on behalf of the Company from time to time in line with skills, competencies and experience

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate essential; NEBOSH National Diploma preferred (or equivalents)
• Experience in a manufacturing, semiconductor, engineering or warehousing environment preferred
• Exceptional organisational skills with very high attention to detail & strict confidentiality
• Ability to multi task, anticipate and respond effectively to changing priorities
• Flexible, conscientious attitude to work
• High standard of written & verbal communication, with a confident & professional phone manner
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working autonomously
• IT literate, with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook

Special Working Conditions

• Additional hours, including occasional weekend support, may be necessary from time to time when required to suit business needs.

Renumeration & Benefits

Salary/Rate: Negotiable and dependent on experience.

Basic Hours: Monday to Friday, hrs

Benefits

• Free on site parking at Head Office
• Increased annual leave by service length
• Private Medical Insurance by service length
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme How to Apply

  To apply for this role, please use the form above or submit your up to date CV quoting reference 04EHS0626