Environmental Health & Safety Advisor

Premier Recruitment Group Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Premier Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a well-established and international organisation in Dartford to recruit an Environmental Health & Safety Advisor to join their team. This is an exciting, full-time and permanent role.

Job Purpose:

The EHS Advisor is responsible for supporting the EHS Manager and all Department Managers in ensuring that the organisation complies with all current and future EHS legislation. The role is also responsible for the promotion and maintenance of a safe working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. The position will be based in Dartford, UK, but may require occasional travel to other sites in the EMEA region. This is a full-time position, with flexibility over working hours.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the development and promotion of an EHS culture which supports our commitment to provide work conditions that are healthy and safe for both people and the environment.
2. Participate in the Global Safety Executive Committee and represent the EMEA region.
3. Work as a Business Partner to line management, directing, supporting, and promoting employees to contribute to the effectiveness of our EHS Management system, best practice, and employee engagement on EHS topics. This includes active support and participation on facilities and other projects with EHS implications.
4. Support managers to demonstrate leadership in their areas on EHS topics.
5. Identify safety and environmental risks and aspects and work with all departments to mitigate them, supporting the integration of control measures into normal business practices.
6. Carry out inspections and internal audits to drive compliance against EHS legal requirements as well as internal requirements and KPIs.
7. Develop procedures and compliance programmes to further develop a culture of safety and environmental awareness.
8. Participate in the local EHS Committee.

Essential Experience:

1. Proven experience as an EHS Advisor for at least 3 years in the pharmaceutical, food, chemical, manufacturing, or engineering industry.
2. Practical experience of interpreting EHS legal requirements and explaining to staff at all levels the implications for the business.
3. Practical experience of translating EHS legal requirements into pragmatic solutions.
4. Practical experience of carrying out Risk Assessments and COSHH assessments for complex tasks.
5. Practical experience of managing and auditing contractors' activities.
6. Ability to prioritise changing demands and workload.
7. Some experience in the development and delivery of training programmes.
8. Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.

If you are interested, please apply or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.