Job Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 (38.4 hours per week)
Travel Required: No
Overview:
Join a leading player in the food production industry, as they seek a skilled and proactive Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that places a high value on safety, health, and environmental sustainability. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring that their Hull site operates to the highest regulatory standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- EHS Management: Oversee all Environmental, Health, and Safety activities on-site, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
- Safety Culture Leadership: Lead initiatives to cultivate a strong safety and health culture within the plant, promoting best practices and safe working conditions across all teams.
- Regulatory Compliance: Act as the primary liaison with government agencies on EHS matters, ensuring all necessary permits, reports, and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive the continuous improvement of safety and environmental programs, including the Behaviour Based Safety Program, and contribute to the development of the site’s five-year strategic plan.
- Reporting: Prepare and present EHS data for weekly meetings, and ensure timely communication of group health, safety, and environmental reporting.
- Experience: A strong background in Environmental Health and Safety within a manufacturing environment in the food or chemical processing industry.
- NEBOSH or IOSH is essential.
- Education: Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification.
- Skills:Â Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Behavioral Competencies:
- Ownership & Accountability
- Drive & Perseverance
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Building Effective Teams
The site has recently benefited from several million pounds of investments. It is a secure place to work with career and personal development opportunities created by this recent investment and expansion.Â
Employee satisfaction is high and people tend to work here for a long time as they are treated fairly and supported to grow.
This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a company that is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of its employees.
You’ll have the opportunity to lead crucial initiatives that not only meet but exceed industry standards in a friendly and fair environment.