About the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team on a permanent basis in our EHS department.
The job holder will be required to co-ordinate support and advise on all aspects of health and safety. To establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities within Health and Safety are adhered to. Continuously improve health and safety performance and culture.
The Company
We are a global leader in the development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, with expertise in highly regulated and complex chemistries. We have over 50 years of experience navigating the challenges of the global healthcare industry, and nurturing long-standing, trusted customer relationships. Operating within two divisions, Generics and Originators, we deliver a differentiated service offering to pharma and biotech customers for every stage in the drug development lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible to:
- Provide subject matter expertise to all departments for the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.
- As part of multi discipline teams participate and lead risk assessments as required including task based, process safety, engineering modifications, COSHH and manual handling.
- Conduct root cause investigations for near misses, accidents and incidents ensuring corrective and preventative actions are appropriate.
- Collate accident and incident data and report trends to allow the site to focus on key areas of risk. Manage the use of EHS computer systems.
- Lead and participate in the site health and safety inspections and tours.
- Conduct internal program auditing (e.g. Permit to work system, lock out tack out, confined space entry and contractor safety). Provide appropriate feedback to drive improvement.
- Participate on the emergency response team and contribute to response planning and related training for team members.
- Develop workforce at all levels to an appropriate set of clearly defined EHS competencies, ensuring that identified EHS training needs are delivered to a defined schedule and aligned with regulatory, operational and group requirements.
- To assist in the development and maintenance of the site Process safety management system. through leading and participating in HAZOP, human factor assessments and hieratical task analysis etc.
- To assist in the implementation of a robust change management process to take account of all EHS impacts.
- To carry out any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
Special Factors
- Based in an office environment but with periods of activity in production areas, maintenance workshops and within labs.
- Ability to perform all the necessary physicals tasks required for this position, including working outdoors, climbing ladders, wearing respiratory protective equipment, wearing chemical protective clothing, working in hot environments, etc.
- Travel to other sites may be necessary
- To participate in the duty emergency manager (DEM) rota and to fulfil the responsibility of this role as per the site’s emergency procedure. A separate allowance shall be paid for this function.
What you need for the role
- Recognised safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma, degree in an appropriate discipline. IOSH membership.
- Significant experience in a Health and safety background in a chemical manufacturing the pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent understanding and maintenance of current EHS legislation.
- Experience in the conduct of incident investigations and application of root cause analysis techniques (i.e., 5 whys etc).
- Experience with safety cultural change initiatives and challenges, with ability to influence behavioural change at all levels of the organisation.
- Experienced and comfortable with training delivery.
- Experience of Human Factors and analysis.
- First aid trained, with advanced first aid techniques (Defib, Oxygen etc.)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver high quality presentations to all levels.
- Good influencing and persuasion skills.
- Able to work collaboratively and build partnerships.
- Customer Focus.
- Excellent planning and organising skills.
- Able to create an environment of continuous improvement.
How will you be rewarded
The company provides an industry leading compensation package, and this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable bonus plan. You will also receive excellent pension contributions, life insurance and receive 25 days annual leave plus public holidays. Employees will also be eligible to participate in a health cash plan, savings plan, Cycle2Work scheme, technology savings and enhanced family friendly polices to help support our people during important, life changing moments.
At Veranova an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.
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Veranova 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.
