Metsä Wood

Metsä Wood is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of engineered wood products. We process valuable log wood into environmentally friendly products for construction and transport industry, which are both megatrend-driven businesses of the future. Our main products are Kerto® LVL, birch and spruce plywood and further processed sawn timber. Material-efficient wood products store carbon and play an important role in combating climate change.

In 2021, our sales totalled approximately EUR 0.6 billion, and we have around 1,700 employees. Metsä Wood is part of Metsä Group.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor, Boston, UK

Metsä Wood UK

Metsä Group www.metsagroup.com

Metsä Group leads the way in the bioeconomy. We invest in growth, developing bioproducts and a fossil free future. The raw material for our products is renewable wood from sustainably managed northern forests. We focus on the growth sectors of the forest industry: wood supply and forest services, wood products, pulp, fresh fibre paperboards, and tissue and greaseproof papers.

Metsä Group’s annual sales is approximately EUR 6 billion, and we have around 9,500 employees in 30 countries. Our international Group has its roots in the Finnish forest: our parent company is Metsäliitto Cooperative owned by nearly 100,000 forest owners.

Metsä Wood www.metsagroup.com/metsawood

About the role:

As our Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor, based in Boston, Lincolnshire you will primarily responsible for assisting in the implementation of the health, safety and environment aspects of the Company’s integrated management system. The post holder will also assist internally with the provision of health, safety and environment advice and guidance.

Responsibilities:

Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the company. Support the Company’s HSE commitments in the highlighting and promoting best practice
Contribute to achieving the Company’s short and long-term sustainability goals through collaboration with projects teams and business stakeholders
Assist in the management and control of outstanding non-conformances and investigations
Carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced
Outline safe operational procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards
Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented against the management system
Complete, monitor and review records and internal audits findings ensuring compliance is maintained. Produce reports that suggest improvements
Participate in the creation and delivery of health, safety and environmental training programs
Maintain relevant safety and environmental control procedures in accordance with the Company’s Integrated Management System
Assist in the annual external audits
Work alongside the operational teams to enable best practice is maintained and two-way communications are achieved

Required Skills:

Good communicator
IT skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision making ability
Organisational skills
Procedural mindset
Ability to priorities
Attention to detail
Data analysis

Desirable skills:

Experience of timber manufacturing / industry
Lean Qualification
Understanding of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 ISO Standards

The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities for the effective and efficient performance of this role.

What do we offer?

We offer an environment that is friendly, welcoming and supportive. We encourage everyone to be the best they can be, working together to achieve great results.

An attractive benefits package, including competitive salary, annual performance related bonus, attractive pension scheme, and comprehensive death in service benefit
A company that understands the importance of a work-life balance. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with various service-related increments, (up to a maximum of XX days plus bank holidays).
You can count on our commitment to your growth and development. Training, mentoring and coaching tailored to each individual’s development needs
Membership of the Me @ Metsa reward platform providing access to discounts and offers from 100’s of popular retailers
Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential support 24/7 including financial, legal and wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme
Free On-site parking

What happens next?

Submit your application using the link "Apply". Do it as soon as possible, as we will start processing the applications already during the application period. Good luck, we hope to hear from you soon!

Anonymous recruitment - how it works

This recruitment is carried out anonymously. Therefore, the following information will be hidden from the recruiters until the interview stage: name, date of birth, contact details, gender, mother tongue, dates of education and name of the educational institution. Attachments (CVs) are also hidden. HR recruiters have access to the applicants' contact details at the stage when they start inviting applicants for interviews.

Our recruiting system will guide you through the application process. You will be asked for personal data, but all the above mentioned information is hidden from the recruiters until the interview stage.

The application form includes questions to help you to present your skills and experience anonymously. Please reply to all questions to make your competences and skills visible. You can attach a CV to your application, but it is hidden at the initial stage of the recruitment process. If you are invited for an interview, recruiters will have access to your CV to support the interview.

Read more about our anonymous recruitment at https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/

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