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Location: Redditch
Salary: 40-45k
Job Type: Permanent
Overview:
Our client is seeking a proactive and diligent Senior EHS Advisor to develop, implement, and oversee their environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and procedures. This standalone position plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with all relevant UK legislation while fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting regular site inspections and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Ensuring compliance with UK environmental, health, and safety legislation by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
- Delivering EHS training programs to employees to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
- Investigating accidents and incidents, determining root causes, and implementing preventative measures.
- Managing waste and emissions control processes, ensuring compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
- Preparing and submitting detailed reports on EHS performance and compliance to senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Driving continuous improvement in EHS practices by adopting industry best practices and innovative solutions.
- Maintaining accurate databases and spreadsheets for waste management, accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Coordinating the internal audit schedule and managing all associated record-keeping.
- Supporting additional duties as needed, recognising that job content may vary.
- A relevant professional certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) is highly desirable.
- At least 5 years of proven experience in EHS management within the manufacturing sector.
- Strong understanding of UK EHS legislation and standards.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with confidence engaging at all organisational levels.
- Proficiency in EHS management systems and software.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach to identifying and resolving EHS issues.
- Capability to deliver effective and engaging EHS training programs.
- Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
- Adherence to all EHS and legislative standards.
- Compliance with PPE requirements and all other safety policies and procedures.
- Active promotion of safe working practices across the organisation.
- Participation in risk assessment and "near miss" risk mitigation initiatives.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of EHS responsibilities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, making a meaningful impact on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. It is ideally suited to an individual with a strong background in EHS management, particularly within the manufacturing sector, who can balance regulatory compliance with operational efficiency.
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