Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

Description

Company Profile:

A leading fast–moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing facility committed to delivering high–quality products while ensuring the safety and well–being of their employees and the environment. Who are seeking a dedicated EHS Professional to join our team and drive our safety and sustainability initiatives.

Title: Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

Salary: Circa GBP45,000

Purpose of job:

The EHS Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective environmental, health, and safety systems and policies to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safe and sustainable working environment across all operations.

This role plays a key part in driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence in EHS practices.

The successful applicant will be a part of the East Midlands plant leadership team reporting directly to the East Midlands Plant Manager with a dotted reporting line to the Director.

As a company with sites across Europe, there will be the opportunity and expectation to travel between sites across multiple locations for auditing purposes and for in–person team meetings with the wider European Safety Team.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, national and company regulations and requirements.

Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.

Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and improve safety performance.

Provide EHS training and education to employees, promoting a culture of safety and environmental awareness.

Collaborate with cross–functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into operational processes and projects.

Monitor and report on EHS metrics and performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage waste disposal, pollution control, and sustainability programs to minimize environmental impact.

Ensure compliance with HSE guidance and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field preferrable.

NEBOSH General Certificate and IEMA Qualification or equivalent.

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the FMCG sector.

Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices.

Excellent communication, and problem–solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and detail–oriented approach.

Ability to travel around the UK

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams)

Skills & Competences:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership and influencing abilities

Analytical and problem–solving mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast–paced environment

Confident in delivering training and engaging stakeholders at all levels

Company Culture and Values:

The Company believes in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. Our core values include:

Integrity: They uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethical behaviour in all our actions.

Innovation: They encourage creativity and continuous improvement to drive excellence in our products and processes.

Sustainability: They are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices.

Collaboration: They believe in the power of teamwork and open communication to achieve our goals.

Respect: They treat everyone with dignity and respect, embracing diversity and inclusion.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Commitment to sustainability and employee well–being.

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