EHS Officer

Description

Aurora Lifesciences are now working with an exciting company based in Greater Manchester, who now have a requirement for a EHS Officer to work closely with the Quality Leadership team to support the QEHS department in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, maintaining management systems, promoting a safe working environment, and delivering continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.

Duties and Responsibilites

QEHS SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORT

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Business Management System, specifically the environmental and health and safety management systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).

• To support the achievement of the QEHS strategy, objectives, and KPIs.

• Support continuous improvement in relation to EHS.

• Support the QEHS Director in maintaining the Legal Register and the Aspects Register.

• Work together with the quality team, supporting them when necessary.

• Conduct internal audits and inspections.

• Assist with root cause analysis, identifying corrective actions, implementing corrective actions, and follow-up.

LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

• Support functional managers in understanding EHS legal requirements and EHS procedures.

• Liaise with external bodies/service providers, including HSE, to support investigations and respond to queries.

• Support the business in its environmental legal compliance, including packaging regulations, plastic packaging, and the Environmental Permit. Risk Management and Incident Investigation

• Lead in conducting and documenting Risk Assessments (including COSHH and manual handling) with cross-functional teams.

• Assist with incident and accident investigations.

• Create safety alerts to communicate significant incidents or injuries.

• Collaborate with shift/department managers to implement preventive safety measures and safe systems of work.

TRAINING, COMMUNICATION, AND AWARENESS

• Conduct new employee QEHS inductions.

• Create EHS toolbox talks for Shift/Department Managers to deliver at huddles or team meetings.

• Create and deliver EHS training materials for in-house use.

DATA MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING

• Keep accurate records of various health and safety activities.

• Monitor compliance with KPIs and create trend graphs and reports to support QEHS continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Experience

- NEBOSH

- ISO45001 & ISO14001 Management Systems Experience

- 3-5 Years Experience

- Risk Management

Benefits & Perks

- Bonus Upto 7.5%

- Pension Up to 7%

- 33 Days Holiday Inclusive of BH

- Life Insurance (x4 Salary)

- Company Shut Down Over Christmas

- Cycle to work Scheme

- Electric Charging Point

Ad ID: 5416907467