Environmental, Health and Safety Officer

The Company

Our clients are specialists in the Process sector; due to growth they are looking for an Environmental, Health and Safety Officer.

The Role

* The EHS Officer to assist the business with the delivery of an effective proactive Health and Safety system, ensuring the best possible working conditions for its employees and the environment.

* You will work closely with the site management team, support and advise on all EHS matters driving the safety culture , acting as the core expert for the site.

* Will maintain the Health and Safety system across the manufacturing site in accordance with Health and Safety at Work act and all associated standards.

* To develop Health and Safety training schedule for each department including risk assessments and improved working methods.

* To create and update risk assessments to ensure safe working practices.

* To produce COSHH assessments in line with the COSHH Regulations.

* To carry out PUWER assessments on site equipment in line with the PUWER Regulations.

* To report and investigate on all accidents within the factory/offices, maintain the Company's accident report .

* To submit RIDDOR reports to the HSE in accordance with legislation.

* To ensure the fulfilment of site statutory compliance such as fire alarm system, L8, etc.

* To provide a monthly Health and Safety report on health and safety related matters arising throughout the factory.

* To carry out EHS induction for all new employees/contractors/visitors, adopting a refresher program for the key elements.

* To advise site management team and employees, ensuring safest possible working methods are adopted.

* Chair the site health and safety committee, reporting actions and closure in a timely manner.

* Oversite of site Permit to Work process, ensuring safe methods of working practices and adherence to relevant legislations.

The Person

* Must have previous experience in a similar role.

* Experience of working in a GMP or manufacturing.

* Qualified to a minimum with NEBOSH General Certificate.

* Working knowledge of DSEAR Regulations and associated ATEX, ALCOP.

* Computer literate, ability to produce EHS specific reports for review.

The Benefits

* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.

* An excellent salary and annual bonus.

* A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.

* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed