EHS Advisor

2 weeks ago


Newton Longville, United Kingdom Securitas Full time

Step into a vital role at Securitas, driving EHS excellence and fostering a culture of safety across our Security Services and Technology divisions.

Reporting to the EHS Manager, this key role requires a confident individual, responsible for ensuring that the organisation meets current Environment and Health and Safety (EHS) legislative and industry regulations/guidance. The role will require a proactive, supportive, and collaborative approach to working with all colleagues and the ability to establish and maintain systems that promote a culture of safe working practices and behaviours across the organisation.

**£30k-£34k**

**Milton Keynes, Hybrid**

**Responsibilities**
- Provide Safety inspection / audit capability to ensure operational activities comply to legal, EHS Management System and corporate requirements - including EHS audits of engineers, sub-contractors and Securitas offices.
- Take a lead role in the development of site-specific pre-construction and construction phase plans as required.
- Provide EHS support and guidance to colleagues verbally and non-verbally, ensuring current procedures are followed and legal obligations are met.
- To coach managers, engineers and other colleagues in their personal, legal and corporate EHS obligations.
- To be involved with the EHS Management System and internal auditing of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system including supporting 3rd party external audits.
- Liaising with external assessment bodies on all matters related to the external accreditation process (CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor etc.) assisting in preparing submissions as appropriate for relevant accreditation bodies.
- Provide support to the EHS Manager (and wider QEHS team) in relation to maintaining systems, procedures; creating Focus Topics (Toolbox Talks) for communication with the business; and Safety Committees.
- Support System Designers, Project Managers and Engineers in their CDM Principal Designer, Designer, Principal Contractor and Contractor legal Responsibilities.
- Ensure that all subcontractors that the organisation wishes to use are evaluated EHS compliance.
- Carry out any other activity as directed by the EHS Manager or Director of EHS, Audit & Compliance.

**Health & Wellbeing**
- Company pension and advice and planning
- Life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical Dental and Physical Health Plans

**Lifestyle Benefits**
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
- Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
- Mortgage Advise
- Payroll ISA's Eligibility for Costco Membership

**Learning & Development**
- Support with further education
- 100's of eLearning courses
- Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA Leadership Development programs both local and global

**Giving Back**
- Payroll Giving
- Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
- Supporting local community initiatives
- Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org

**Essential**
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence for vehicles in Cat B.
- Engaging, encouraging, and championing of EHS compliance
- Enjoy working in a team or individually to achieve goal

Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,
- how you join us and develop your career,
- the way we lead our teams fair pay and benefits.

To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.

If you want to learn more visit our website.