Overview
In this role you support the EHS Manager to uphold health, safety and environmental performance at the Coventry site. You’ll drive a positive safety culture, help the site hit HSE targets, and assist with ISO standards. You will lead investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits, while delivering training and engaging staff in safety initiatives. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that impacts site risk management and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Deputise for the EHS Manager and advise managers on health, safety, and environmental matters
- Promote a positive safety culture and help achieve site HSE targets, including zero lost time accidents
- Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and ensure timely corrective actions
- Develop, maintain, and review risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safe systems of work
- Coordinate safety inspections, audits, and daily workplace walkthroughs to drive continuous improvement
- Maintain ISO 14001 compliance and support ISO 45001 certification activities including internal audits
- Deliver HSE training and engage employees in safety walks, risk assessments, and improvement initiatives
- Manage contractor and visitor safety processes including permit-to-work, contractor documentation, and machinery safety requirements
Key requirements
- Experience in an EHS role within manufacturing, logistics, or transport
- NEBOSH Certificate, Health and Safety qualification, or equivalent
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification
- Experience conducting risk assessments, accident investigations, audits, and regulatory compliance activities
- Strong communication, organizational, and training delivery skills; ability to work independently and collaborate across all levels
- strong communication
- organizational skills
- training delivery
- risk assessments
- COSHH assessments
- safe systems of work
EH&S Coordinator in Coventry employer: Lear
At Lear Corporation, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions collaboration, inclusion, and respect within our teams. As a Cost Controlling Manager, you will be part of a dynamic work culture that values innovation and excellence, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the automotive industry. Located in a prestigious area, we provide a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact our financial strategies and success, making it a truly rewarding place to advance your career.
