EHS Manager

Bathford

9 months ago

Applications closed

EHS Manager
Bathford
Salary Dependent on Experience
Our client is recruiting for a great opportunity to work within a highly technical environment, working with customers across the world manufacturing unique products.
EHS Manager Role and Responsibilities:

Build and develop relationships with all internal and external stake holds to drive EHS and Fire safety commitment throughout site
Being a key leader in the business you’ll need to deliver specific activities and projects to help build affective relationships across the business
Develop, maintain and monitor local EHS & Fire policies, systems and procedures to meet legislative and operations requirements
Ensure that departmental risk assessments, environmental impact assessments and fire inspections are conducted by line management and followed up by corrective action
ensure that all specialist environmental, health and safety hazards are assessed and managed effectively (e.g. COSHH, Noise, Emissions etc)
Adequate provision of EHS & Fire training and toolbox talks for all employees
Make sure that all accidental injuries, dangerous occurrences, environmental incidents and fire incidents are investigated thoroughly, and that action is taken to avoid reoccurrence
Work together with the trade Union to develop a positive safety culture
Line management responsibility for x2 part-time Cleaners
The ideal EHS Manager will:
Certified Internal Auditor (IRCA or equivalent)
Full time EHS & Fire experience on an industrial site for at least two years
Formal qualifications in Health & Safety to NEBOSH Certificate level (minimum), and ideally IEMA Certificate and NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
Good computer literacy as well as written and verbal communications, analytical ability, organisational and influencing skills
Proven ability to achieve results whilst managing a broad agenda and be self-disciplined and motivated to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to build good working relationships within all levels of the organisation with good influencing and persuasion skills
Must have the interpersonal ability to handle potential areas of conflict that may arise (within the company HR framework)
Self-driven, results-orientated individual with a positive outlook and a clear focus on targets with the desire to set a continuous improvement culture
Structured planner with ability to critically assess and reassess on an ongoing basis
EHS Manager working hours and benefits:
36.25 hours a week Monday – Thursday 09:00 – 17:00 Friday 09:00 – 16:00
26 days holiday, plus bank holidays. You can also purchase or sell an extra 5 days holiday as part of a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Pension scheme which offers an employer contribution of up to 9% of salary
Life assurance of four times your basic salary
24/7 Employee assistance programme, Lifeworks with access to counselling, financial and legal advice, several additional perks with discount codes for stores, gyms and experiences
Private Medical Insurance, Digital GP through Aviva, Eye care for DSE users
Training and development costs associated to role paid for
Costco membership, Love2Shop shopping discount card
Long service awards, Recognition platform, Free/Onsite parking, Cycle to work scheme
Give As You Earn scheme
Phone discounts through EE
Sick pay scheme
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years.
We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.
The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.
So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!
Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

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