Location
Knottingley, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
EHS Officer
Location:
Knottingley, GB
At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as an Environmental Health & Safety Officer in Ferrybridge!
The Environmental Health & Safety Officer (EHS Officer) is critical in establishing and improving health, safety, and environmental policies, with the aim of fostering a zero harm culture.
What you’ll do:
- Administer key EHS processes to ensure smooth and safe operations for all team members.
- Ensure complete site compliance with all UK law and statutes, business EHS best practices and site permit requirements. Support and act as a point on contact for audits and enquiries into the area of responsibility as required.
- Facilitate essential EHS training and all other local EHS initiatives.
- Lead site improvement projects as required for identified EHS improvements.
- Act as the sites focal point for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, supporting all internal and external auditing, and closing any raised non-conformances.
- Support all team members at the local level with EHS advice as required to ensure continued compliance and governance of the sites EHS management systems.
What you’ll bring:
- Experience as a Safety Officer, Safety Advisor, HSE Officer or a role accountable for EHS compliance within the Manufacturing Industry.
- Completion of a NEBOSH General Certification.
- NEBOSH Diploma is advantageous but not required.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with all levels of associates.
- Project management experience and the ability to work effectively against SOPs.
Why join us?
- We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
- Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
- Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
- We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
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