IES
Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor
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Company Description
IES is a specialist provider of relocation, installation, and commissioning services for high-technology, business-critical equipment across semiconductor, pharmaceutical, defence, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors. With over three decades of engineering expertise, the company manages every stage of complex projects in-house, from site surveys and decommissioning to cleanroom-compliant handling, custom crating, export packing, installation, and compliance testing. IES supports equipment moves nationally and internationally. Trusted by leading global manufacturers, IES is known for technical precision and the ability to adapt when project requirements change.
BASIC PURPOSE
IES is looking for a proactive, self-motivated, experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor to join the Head Office team on a full-time, permanent basis. The primary purpose of this lead role is to take a hands-on approach to environmental, health & safety control, arrangements & documentation.
KEY TASKS
- Leading by example & championing EHS on a day-to-day basis
- Promoting a safe & healthy work environment
- Serving as the point of contact for all EHS matters & advising those with delegated EHS responsibilities
- Taking a pragmatic approach to EHS challenges solutions
- Preparing, reviewing & updating internal & external EHS policies & documentation in consultation with relevant personnel (e.g. safe operating procedures, risk assessments, work permits)
- Confidentially coordinating the health surveillance programme, analysing reports
- Leading incident investigations in conjunction with responsible persons
- Producing and owning content for a regular IES EHS Bulletin
- Overseeing vehicle & driver fleet management, ensuring full compliance
- Administering existing safety accreditation, progressing to ISO 14001 & 45001
- Managing internal & external training, liaising with Line Managers, leading monthly Training Meetings, monitoring quality
- Overseeing DSE, PPE & first aid management, consulting on specific concerns, carrying out assessments
- Developing and coordinating environmental management systems & arrangements
- Serving as Chief Fire Marshal, maintaining the fire risk assessment, overseeing fire safety checks, coordinating activities of the Fire Marshal Team & leading periodic Fire Marshal Meetings
- Undertaking regular premises inspections, supporting department leads with remedial actions
- Ensuring the Company meets its statutory requirements as regards environment, health, safety & welfare
- Ensuring all periodic safety inspections, maintenance & testing is undertaken at appropriate intervals by internal & external providers
- Leading periodic EHS Committee Meetings, ensuring timely completion of agreed actions
- Keeping up to date with industry and legislative changes and advising Senior Management of how IES needs to comply with new or updated legislation, implementing agreed changes and ensuring compliance
- Maintaining the central accident book, recording and reporting all incidents, monitoring, investigating and ensuring that appropriate remedial action is taken in all cases
- May be required to complete other business activities on behalf of the Company from time to time in line with skills, competencies and experience
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REQUIREMENTS
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- NEBOSH General Certificate essential; NEBOSH National Diploma preferred (or equivalents)
- Experience in a manufacturing, semiconductor, engineering or warehousing environment preferred
- Exceptional organisational skills with very high attention to detail & strict confidentiality
- Ability to multi-task, anticipate and respond effectively to changing priorities
- Flexible, conscientious attitude to work
- High standard of written & verbal communication, with a confident & professional phone manner
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working autonomously
- IT literate, with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
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