EHS Advisor

Staff365 are recruiting for a EHS Advisor on a permanent basis for our new manufacturing client located in Barnsley.

**Salary**: £40,000

**Hours of Work**: Monday - Friday 08:00-16:00pm

**EHS Advisor 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.

**Main Responsibilities**:
Contribute to the development and promotion of a EHS culture which supports our commitment to provide work conditions that are healthy and safe for both people and the environment.

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.

Support managers to demonstrate leadership in their areas on EHS topics.

Identify safety and environmental risks and aspects and work with all departments to mitigate them, support the integration of control measures into normal business practices.

Carry out inspections and internal audits to drive compliance against EHS legal requirements as well as internal requirements and KPIs.

Develop procedures and compliance programmes to further develop a culture of safety and environmental awareness.

Participate in the local EHS Committee.

Support the relevant teams by providing timely and accurate EHS advice and assurance

**Essential Experience**:
Practical experience of interpreting EHS legal requirements and explain to staff at all levels the implications for the business.

Practical experience of translating EHS legal requirements into pragmatic solutions.

Practical experience of carrying out Risk Assessments and COSHH assessments for complex tasks.

Practical experience of managing and auditing contractors’ activities.

Ability to prioritise changing demands and workload.

Previous experience of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.

Some experience in the development and delivery of training programmes

Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.

Hold a NEBOSH General Certification

IEMA Qualification

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