ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR – SOUTH WEST, UK - VACANCY CLOSED

JOB LOCATION 

South West, UK

JOB TITLE 

Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

JOB REF 

MR-LM-SY-OTH-114653

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Provide a composite E,H & S service to the business units, providing guidance and support to the Business managers on all E, H & S matters.

• Undertake the promotion, delivery and auditing of E, H & S policies and programmes in the workplace and ensure business units are legally compliant.

REPORTS TO

• Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Achievement of KPI targets
• Accurate and on time E, H & S reports and statistics
• Promotion and use of E, H & S policies and procedures in conjunction with Line managers.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILIES

Planning

• Help develop Company E, H & S objectives and standards
• Recommend policy and standards improvement
• Recommend improvements in line with ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001

Analysis and Interpretation

• Measure progress towards objective attainment by using E, H & S statistics as parameters and to identify changes to policy
• Use investigation techniques to prevent injury and serious potential injury recurrence

Operational

• Ensure Company E, H & S policies and procedures are established in all areas, support their implementation and ensure standards are maintained.
• Provide a consistently high level of advice and support to all managers and staff on E, H & S matters ensuring legal compliance.
• Promote a culture of involvement in the Champions across the company.
• Monitor the correct and effective use of PPE and ensure standards are being maintained
• Provide assistance and support in Accident/Incident investigation and ensure all accidents are fully investigated and reported.
• Liaise with all departments on any projects that may be taking place in factories and ensure legal compliance.
• Carryout in conjunction with the appropriate management regular audits/inspections reporting unsafe practices etc. where necessary and implementing agreed corrective actions.
• Support Managers in the Risk Assessments process

Communications, Reporting and Record Keeping

• Maintain good relationships with outside agencies such as the HSE and Local Authorities.
• Keep appropriate management informed of progress towards target attainment.
• Maintain E, H & S records and issue reports in a timely manner.
• Communicate statistics and outcomes of investigations to all appropriate persons.
• Assist in the compilation of COSHH data sheets and assessment to end users.

Training

• Deliver company induction programme for new employees.
• Undertake E, H & S training and presentations when required.
• Develop through training, attitudes to help ensure that jobs are performed correctly and safely
• Ensure professional competence is maintained and knowledge of best practice and legislative requirements is up to date.

SALARY 

To be discussed.
Working hours are Mon – Thurs 7.30am – 4.30pm, and, Friday 7.30am – 12.30pm

TO APPLY

VACANCY CLOSED

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