EHS Lead in Barrow in Furness

Responsible for driving and sustaining comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) initiatives across the organisation. This includes ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, promoting a culture of safety, and overseeing the development and delivery of training and certification programs for site personnel. Key Responsibilities: * To manage and monitor Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015 and 45001:2018). * To provide advice and guidance on general matters relating to EHS. * To follow and maintain existing EHS programmes, policies, and support and advise site staff. * To conduct a range of basic risk and health assessment Audits and reports. * To Lead on and co-ordinate Occupational Health activities. * Update relevant reports and conduct some basic analyses of the information. * Ensure that all incident records are kept in accordance with site and regulatory procedures. * Co-ordinate and contribute to training activities to ensure that all required standards are met. * Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance EHS performance and embed best practices across the site. * Monitor and interpret changes in EHS legislation and standards, ensuring timely updates to policies and procedures. * Function as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance. * Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including coordination of drills and training. * Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, communication, and recognition programs. * Promote and support sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental impact assessments. * To carry our any other tasks within skills and capabilities Scope * Begin training to identify hazardous conditions and unsafe practices and actively contribute to developing solutions that reduce risk. * Assist, under supervision, in ensuring full compliance with all applicable local health, safety, and environmental legislation across all sites. * Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing EHS performance and culture. Essential Experience & Skills * Previous experience of working in a HSE environment. * Ability to effectively manage and organise various documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally. * Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to manage time constraints and conflicting priorities. * Proficient in using Microsoft Office suites. * Full UK Licence Qualifications: NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (Desirable) Client will fund qualifications if necessary. Desirable * ISO 45001/ISO 14002 * Additional certification in risk assessment, incident investigation, hazardous material s handling. 37.5 hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Mon-Thurs and 8am-12pm Fri (Friday can be a WFH day) Would consider a four day a week work pattern