SHEQ Coordinator

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions. Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain. We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building. To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a SHEQ Coordinator to come and join our team at our Supreme Concrete site in Bedford MK45 3JE. Specific Responsibilities Include: Collaborating with all Business stakeholders to ensure our Safety Health & Environment Strategy is delivered and we comply with all relevant legislation at all times. Proactively collating and analysing data and using problem-solving tools to formulate action plans that will deliver reduced risks of injury and illness to employees and workers. Providing accurate, timely and technical advice to colleagues in resolving issues in H & S and reducing environmental impact. Supporting Factory Management Teams on the annual formulation of site-specific SHE action plans and supporting and auditing progress to ensure they are delivered. Measuring and reporting improvements to the Safety Health & Environment Management Systems. Completing occupational health monitoring (including noise, air contamination and Hand Arm Vibration-HAV) in line with our policies. Providing on-site training to deliver improved SHE practices for all of our people. Influencing safe employee behaviours through audits, inspections, health and safety surveys and behavioural observation. Ensuring compliance with any environmental permits or licenses issued by enforcing authorities. Inspection and testing of raw materials & finished goods. Sample manufacturing & testing concrete. Quality checks on manufactured goods throughout the manufacturing process. Ensuring strict safety/quality standards are adhered to. Inputting test data and evaluating results for conformity. Working with the technical team to improve processes and complete project works. Maintaining test equipment & lab to a high standard, ensuring calibrations and legislative checks are completed. Investigating & reporting for any non-conforming goods. Driving continuous improvement and communicating the importance of quality to team members and other company departments. Essential Qualifications & Experience: NEBOSH General Certificate (NEBOSH Diploma – desired but must complete within 2 years of appointment). IEMA Foundation course in Environmental Management. Membership of IOSH. Excellent communication skills including the delivery of training packages to an audience. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Numerate and literate. An effective collaborator able to influence a wide cross-section of people through passion and encouragement to stop and consider safer ways of working. Flexible – work individually or as part of a team. Knowledge of material properties and testing procedures. Knowledge of construction and pre-stressed concrete products. Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future. More Details: Full-time, permanent role. Competitive salary. Bonus scheme. Digicare+ Provided by Aviva. 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General. 3x life insurance. Share Save scheme eligibility. Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members. Access to high street retail discounts platform – with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda. Personal development and career progression opportunities. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don\’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group. Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr