EHS Specialist at Redditch, Worcestershire

EHS Specialist

I am supporting a leading organisation that is seeking an experienced and proactive EHS Specialist to strengthen its environmental health and safety function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident engaging with people at all levels and who enjoys driving continuous improvement across safety, environment and sustainability.

The role

• Work closely with the EHS Manager to analyse trends and support the delivery of improvements across safety, environment, sustainability and ergonomics
• Develop and maintain the environmental health and safety management system
• Coordinate incident management including timely reporting and investigation of accidents, near misses and hazard observations
• Support departments in investigations ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are completed
• Carry out risk assessments, audits and workplace inspections to identify opportunities for risk reduction
• Promote a positive safety culture by sharing best practice and encouraging engagement across the site
• Collate and report EHS data including energy performance
• Facilitate monthly EHS committee meetings
• Lead and support safety campaigns and initiatives aligned with the EHS scorecard
• Maintain improvement plans and ensure actions are closed out promptly
• Support the development and implementation of emergency response plans
• Ensure ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems remain compliant and effective

What you will bring

• Strong administration skills with an organised and pragmatic approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to deliver training
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast paced environment
• Experience with risk assessment and investigation tools
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards

Qualifications

Required

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 internal auditor qualification

Preferred

• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 lead auditor
• IMEA or NEBOSH Environmental

If you are passionate about creating safer and more sustainable workplaces and want to join a business where you can make a meaningful impact, I would welcome a conversation.

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