QHSE Technician UK Environmental Health and Safety in Bradford

To provide administrative support to the QHSE function ultimately assisting to the smooth maintenance of the Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental systems and improving product and service quality, safety performance, our environmental impact and reducing risks to the business.

Key accountabilities

• Ensuring departmental performance to a standard which satisfies internal and external customer requirements.
• Maintain supplier rating system including concern management, initial sample submission and identifying suppliers for development.
• Provide input to the QHSE Manager of issues relating to the management of the QHSE systems.
• Advise the QHSE Manager of any aspect of QHSE which requires notification to or has the ability to escalate into a notifiable regulatory body concern.
• Support the company with the efficient and successful adherence to internal and external auditing liaising with external accreditation bodies as required.
• Support in the updating and creation of QHSE KPI's and statistics and the progression of QHSE non-conformances with non-conformance owners.
• Validation of corrective actions, including measurement and process audit.
• Product auditing.
• Maintain the QHSE document control & Technical Standards Library.
• Administer the calibration system and other data collection points including Q Pulse.
• Liaise with external contractors (e.g. calibration, training) in relation to QHSE activities.
• Control of activities relating to Fire Marshal reports.
• Administration of First Aid supplies.
• To undertake any other relevant task as requested by management.

Job Requirements

• The ability to meet the expectation of both internal and external customer, clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs and exceeding their requirements.
• The ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible approach to planning, prioritising and organising tasks and activities to meet deadlines and targets. Makes most efficient use of time and other resources.
• The ability to use a wide variety of approaches to solving problems. Consider all relevant factors and options before making a decision. Take responsibility for decision and justify where necessary.
• The ability to clearly understand and express information and ideas using relevant methods and techniques.
• The ability to proactively develop competencies to help improve and realise the potential of self and others with measurable benefits for individuals, the team/department and the Company.
• The ability to demonstrate energy, drive, commitment and dedication to achieving success for themselves and the Company. Adopts a proactive approach to their work, is resilient under pressure, maintains a clear vision, and possesses a strong results orientation.
• The ability to seek opportunities for beneficial change, persuade others of the benefits and encourage and enable others adapt to change.

Employment & Educational Background

• Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Office, use of database-data input, database set ups, Macros/Excel)
• ISO9000 - Quality system basic understanding.
• IOSH working safely
• ISO 14000 - Environmental system basic understanding
• Management system auditing

The QHSE function is integral to the effective running of the business; therefore, effective and regular communication between department members is crucial.