D R Newitt Recruitment
Environment, Health and Safety Manager
Job Location
Essex, United Kingdom
Job Description
Our client is looking for an exceptional Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to join their company on a fixed term basis. This 13-month contract will provide you with an opportunity to excel at a successful manufacturing site.
As Safety, Health and Environment Manager your role will involve the following responsibilities:
- You will work closely with the EHS team to co-ordinate the deployment of our clients safety, health and environmental strategy across the location with the aim of zero injuries or incidents.
- You will work closely with location management on Employee Training / Competence / Skills to identify needs and progress and develop individuals with a learning pathway across multi disciplines.
- You will maintain, improve and deliver training programs for existing and new employees and also contractors, that increase their awareness and drive a behavioural based safety culture in order to support our clients strategy.
Compliance:
- You will work closely with all Departments, providing a hands-on approach to ensure programs are implemented, maintained and reviewed to ensure compliance with regulatory.
- You will assist Operations by coordinating the creation, review and training of Risk Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and also Equipment Specific Lock Outs (ESLPs)
- Ensure insurance checks are being carried out eg lifting equipment, fall arrest equipment, pressure vessels etc
- You will be required to spend a large percentage of your time out in the field conducting regular site walkabouts to monitor activities and talk to employees and contractors. Also conducting compliance checks and audits to ensure Corporate and Site Standards are being consistently met.
Management Systems and Incident Investigations and Reporting:
- You will support and maintain the management systems ensuring timely data entry and interrogate information sources to identify trends and provide guidance to drive continuous improvement.
- You will provide assistance and guidance on the root cause investigation and reporting requirements of any injuries or EHS incidents, including ensuring any follow-up actions are implemented on time.
Communications:
- You will liaise closely with the UK Area H&S Manager and location management to ensure alignment with Corporate objectives and strategy and regulatory requirements. This includes attendance to certain meetings.
- You will provide safety, health & environmental advice to the location management and teams.
Your experience
- A recognised Health & Safety Qualification
- Educated to degree level (Health and Safety, Engineering) or the proven ability to operate at that standard
- 5 + years’ experience in a similar role in a Production/Manufacturing Environment
- Experience or an understanding of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering processes & procedures
- Knowledge of combustible dust hazards and Hazard Area Classification
- Experience with Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Permit to Work Systems
- A recognised Environmental qualification is preferred
- EHS Compliance and auditing experience
Location: Essex, GB
Posted Date: 10/25/2024
Contact Information
Contact | Human Resources D R Newitt Recruitment |
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