Lead Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor in Enfield

Location: Brimsdown, UK

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Lead EHS Advisor, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

Due to the nature of this role applicants must be non-smokers and have been free from nicotine products for at least 3 months.

The role:

• Manage day-to-day EHS operational activities including risk assessments, responding to queries, initiating and supporting Management of Change (MoC) processes, and ensuring risk mitigation actions are implemented and verified through auditing.
• Lead and support EHS assurance activities such as audits (including ISO compliance), incident investigations and RCAs, workplace inspections, Safe Systems of Work audits, and maintaining systems such as Permit to Work, Confined Space Entry, Isolation/Lock Off, and Working at Height.
• Support and deliver the site EHS plan and improvement programmes, emergency planning, EHS training and toolbox talks, while mentoring EHS Champions and First Aiders and providing ongoing advice, coaching, and collaborative leadership across the site.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• NEBOSH Certificate with progress toward a Diploma or equivalent, recognised training qualification, and ideally a Science/Engineering degree with desirable Upper Tier COMAH site exposure.
• Proven EHS experience in industrial or process environments, including knowledge of EHS legislation, risk assessment methods (HAZOP, LOPA, COSHH, ergonomics) and Safe Systems of Work such as Permit to Work and Confined Space Entry.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, COMAH, COSHH and Environmental Permitting, with trained auditor status (ISO 14001/45001/9001).
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and teamwork skills, ability to simplify complex issues for senior leaders, deliver practical solutions, and confidently use IT tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Enablon.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

• We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities.
• We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.