Job Title: EHS Professional - Compliance Expert
Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled EHS Specialist to join our team as a Compliance Expert. This is a maternity cover 12-month contract opportunity for an individual with a strong background in environmental science or a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience working in manufacturing environments, particularly in the pharmaceutical, food, medical device, and chemical sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development and monitoring of the site's environmental, health, and safety (EHS) systems, ensuring compliance with legislative regulations. This will include performing risk assessments, implementing associated risk controls, and increasing safety awareness among staff through promotion, training, and working with departmental managers.
Other key responsibilities include conducting inspections, internal assessments, and recommending corrective or preventative measures. The EHS Specialist will also support EHS projects to completion, participate in accident investigations, and develop, establish, and conduct related training programs in environmental, health, and safety practices for administrative, manufacturing, laboratory, and outside service personnel.
Requirements:
To be considered for this role, candidates must hold a relevant 3rd-level qualification in Environmental Science or another relevant EHS discipline. They should also have relevant experience within manufacturing environments, preferably in the mentioned sectors. Strong capabilities in all relevant EHS regulations, site environmental and safety management systems, and excellent organisational and time management skills are essential. Self-motivation, a compliance mindset, and the ability to work on their own initiative are also required.