EHS Advisor

EHS Advisor (12 Month FTC) | Lancaster |Circa £35,000 plus Excellent Benefits

• Are you ready to jumpstart and fast-track your career in health and safety?
• Are you excited about the opportunity to drive meaningful safety improvements within a fast-growing global organisation?
• Do you thrive in roles that offer hands-on involvement from the very start?

If that sounds like you, this EHS Advisor role could be a perfect fit. It's a 12-month fixed-term contract with a leading specialist manufacturer, offering a unique opportunity to accelerate your career in health and safety while gaining hands-on experience with an industry leader. With a legacy spanning over 200 years and operations in more than 100 countries, their products serve a wide range of sectors, making this a chance to join a well-established, highly respected team in a global organisation.

What this role offers you:

• Collaborate closely with and learn from seasoned experts in the field, gaining invaluable insights.
• Elevate your expertise in EHS management systems and enhance your professional skillset.
• Seize the opportunity to take on a pivotal role, ensuring the company's legal compliance and safeguarding the safety and well-being of the entire organisation.

Expectations of you:

• To work closely with the EH&S Manager to provide vital support and expert advice to operational teams, supervisors, and managers on all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) matters.
• You'll take the lead in managing and monitoring EH&S management systems, ensuring they're clear, concise, and fully maintained
• Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste processes and promote safety awareness across the organization.
• Coordinate EH&S training and support risk assessors to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Conduct internal audits, manage first aid and fire safety reps, and recommend safety controls like PPE.
• Investigate incidents, report findings, and conduct health and safety inspections.

What we are looking for:

• Practical experience in manufacturing and strong knowledge of EH&S legislation.
• NEBOSH qualification and ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Experience implementing and updating EH&S policies, with a track record of advising managers.
• Proven ability to drive a safety culture and proficiency in using MS Office

This is an excellent contract opportunity, working on a range of interesting initiatives aiming to improve safety and compliance. For more information and to apply please contact Tom Hewat on or 01923 432 637

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