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Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor

Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor
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.

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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 weekend availability (on call), may be necessary from time to time when required to suit business needs.

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

Salary/Rate: Negotiable and dependent on experience

Basic Hours: Monday to Friday, 0900-1700hrs

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
Structured career development
Regular company events
Free on-site gym at Head Office

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please use the form above or submit your up to date CV to careers@ies.co.uk quoting reference 04EHSA0924

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