EHS Advisor in Kendal

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the worlds largest companies. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we are looking to add an EHS Advisor, located in Kendal at our Westmorland Business Park facility. Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS Advisor role will be part of an excellent EHS team with the responsibility of ensuring the appropriate support and arrangements are in place at our facility to best control risks, prevent accidents and incidents, and to elevate an EHS culture for all employees, visitors, contractors, and third parties.

You will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, communicating, and coordinating EHS objectives.

What a typical day looks like:

• Communication and coordination of Statutory Requirements to ensure that the business continuously fulfils its EHS obligations.
• Coordinate and maintain Organisational Management Systems (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001) to ensure the effective management of Health, Safety and Environment matters at key manufacturing locations.
• Build and maintain close communication with other departments (technical, engineering, manufacturing, facilities maintenance) to ensure high standards of EHS within the relevant departments.
• Undertake reviews of company EHS practices and procedures and maintain, manage, and complete EHS Inspections and audits.
• Publish and Review RAMS to maintain Risk Management within site operations.
• Conduct and participate in active monitoring and safety tours to identify areas of non-compliance, areas of improvement and best practice which can be shared across the company.
• Communicate & Maintain Organisational EHS Policies and Metrics pertaining to site works.
• Proactively work with operational teams to ensure that EHS is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified.
• Be able to identify all EHS related risks and issues across Anord Mardix sites and assist in the design and arrangements necessary for the remedial actions.
• Contribute to EHS incident investigation.
• Investigate and review of near misses and incidents, identifying Root Causes to prevent recurrence, and complete action resolution.
• Investigate and review issues identified through Occupational Health surveillance.
• Represent the Company to Clients and Subcontractors, maintaining a positive working relationship with external representatives.

The experience we are looking to add to our team:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is essential.
• Relevant work experience in an EHS role within a Manufacturing, Construction or Engineering role.
• Extensive knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, relevant Standards and other relevant legislation.
• Ability to use initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with all levels within the organization and proven track record of developing relationships.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A merit-based annual pay review.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Referral bonus.
• Volunteer days.
• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function.
• Travel opportunities (role dependent).
• Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice.
• On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.