Environmental Health Safety Specialist in Warrington

Scope of Role

• Act as point of contact for any issue relating to ‘Pursuing a harm free future’ in your area/division of the business.
• Ensure the provision of professional advice and solutions, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Work with the SHEQ Manager in the development and roll out of divisional plans, including support for improvement projects.
• Support out of hours operations with occasional weekend and/or night work.

General Duties – Look Out for Ourselves

• Act as visible SHEQ champion, setting an example with SHEQ related behaviours and demonstration of JSM’s values.
• Prioritise and manage a variety of day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision, operating with flexibility and with appropriate attention to detail.
• Meeting all relevant SHEQ Team KPI’s and performance requirements.
• Maintain awareness of relevant JSM and Client procedures and other requirements.
• Discharge your specific duties for matters regarding SHEQ as defined in the company policies and procedures, efficiently and effectively.
• Seek support as necessary for non-business as usual decision making or to aid in balancing inter-departmental priorities.

General Duties – Look Out for Others

• Lead others through expertise, influence and coaching of stakeholders, to avoid damage or loss and make decisions that impact operational efficiencies.
• Maintain frequent formal and informal internal communication with operational teams, supervisors and managers and as necessary engaging with external contacts to clarify tasks and support requirements.
• Use SHEQ data / KPI’s and dashboards to inform objective performance conversation with operational teams, management and where appropriate clients.
• Support the development and delivery of site based SHEQ Awareness Training/Toolbox Talks/ Workshops.
• Provide independent assurance (through regular audits and inspection) and advice on all SHEQ related matters.
• Ensure that all requirements of the integrated management system are followed accordingly by each site/contract.
• Undertake site competency checks for those undertaking critical risk activities e.g. CAT & Genny Operations/Safe Digging Plant operators Deep Excavation / Temporary Works.
• Ensure team support for compiling, reviewing and revising project SHEQ documentation and welfare set up, which can include, CPP’s / QMP’s / Risk Registers / Method Statements / Risk Assessments / COSHH Assessment / Emergency Plans etc: where applicable.
• Monitor provision and effectiveness of adequate and existing welfare facilities.
• Undertake specialist monitoring activity as required: Alcohol & Drugs testing, Face Fit Testing, Legionella checks.
• Act as dedicated SHEQ contact for specific permanent locations e.g. River Road, Creek Road, Potter Bar.
• Undertake relevant facility safety activities as directed including Legionella checks, PAT testing, fire risk assessment updates.
• Promote the proactive reporting of Close Calls, Acts & Conditions throughout the company.
• Promote physical and mental health and wellbeing campaigns and initiatives to improve participation and engagement.
• Ensure strict adherence to the reporting and recording procedures for accidents and dangerous occurrences as required under RIDDOR and any relevant client requirements.

General Duties – Fix the System

• Ensure the comprehensive investigation of all accidents / incidents / utility damages / quality issues, applying Just Culture and a Human Factors approach to establish the root causes, and necessary preventative measures.
• Compile/Approve the required reports in a timely manner.
• Support the evolution of our Management System and maintenance of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 certifications.
• Act as ‘Subject Matter Expert’ and ‘Owner’ for specific SHEQ procedures/risks (Grade 7a).
• Support (7b) / Lead (7a) Group/Divisional Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Lead site-based improvement activities using the Problem-Solving Tool Kit / basic Lean & 5S principles.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider SHEQ Team supporting across operational divisions as necessary and undertake other relevant tasks as assigned by the SHEQ Manager.

Skills - Essential

• Experience in a SHEQ advisor role within a utilities or engineering environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and present confidently.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of NRSWA and HSG47.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 and other industry accreditation.
• A flexible and dynamic approach, pragmatic, diplomatic but assertive manner, able to work alone but also a team player.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office software suite.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Professional Qualifications: NEBOSH Certificate (Grade 7b), NEBOSH Diploma or other Level 6/7 qualification (Grade 7a).
• Professional accreditation: IOSH Graduate / Technical Safety Practitioner (Grade 7b), IOSH Chartered Membership (Grade 7a).
• Relevant Experience: 3 years post NEBOS Cert. qualification experience (Grade 7a).
• Knowledge of Behavioural Based Safety or Human Factors.
• ISO Internal Auditor.
• EUSR or CSCS Card.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:

• Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes.
• 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays).
• 2 paid volunteering days a year.
• Hybrid working pattern.
• Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills.