EHS Officer
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What you'll do
- Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of the site's EHS management systems
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments across site operations
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and appropriate corrective actions
- Develop and review safe systems of work, H&S procedures and supporting documentation
- Deliver H&S inductions, toolbox talks and employee training
- Support compliance with environmental legislation, permits and company requirements
- Monitor waste management, recycling and other environmental controls across the site
- Conduct environmental inspections and support internal and external audits
- Assist with environmental improvement and sustainability initiatives
- Track corrective and preventive actions through to completion
- Support emergency preparedness and response planning
- Monitor EHS performance and prepare monthly KPI reports for management
What they're looking for
- Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline
- Previous experience within an EHS role
- Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering, logistics or another operational environment
- Good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
- Practical understanding of risk assessment, workplace inspections and compliance
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Full driving licence
Nice to have
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
- IOSH membership
- Internal Auditor qualification
- Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Previous experience within food manufacturing or FMCG
- Exposure to sustainability or environmental improvement programmes
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing organisation on the appointment of an Environmental Health & Safety Officer.
Working closely with site management and operational teams, you will support both Health & Safety and Environmental performance across a busy food manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career EHS professional to develop broad practical experience across risk management, incident investigation, environmental compliance, auditing and sustainability while helping drive continuous improvement across the site.
In your new role:
- Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of the site's EHS management systems
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments across site operations
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and appropriate corrective actions
- Develop and review safe systems of work, H&S procedures and supporting documentation
- Deliver H&S inductions, toolbox talks and employee training
- Support compliance with environmental legislation, permits and company requirements
- Monitor waste management, recycling and other environmental controls across the site
- Conduct environmental inspections and support internal and external audits
- Assist with environmental improvement and sustainability initiatives
- Track corrective and preventive actions through to completion
- Support emergency preparedness and response planning
- Monitor EHS performance and prepare monthly KPI reports for management
What you'll need to succeed:
- Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline
- Previous experience within an EHS role
- Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering, logistics or another operational environment
- Good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
- Practical understanding of risk assessment, workplace inspections and compliance
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Full driving licence
Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
- IOSH membership
- Internal Auditor qualification
- Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Previous experience within food manufacturing or FMCG
- Exposure to sustainability or environmental improvement programmes
For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health & Safety Specialist, today.
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