Health and Safety Engineer

A high-tech manufacturer in Newport, who have recently received significant investment and are undergoing huge expansion, require a Health and Safety Engineer to join their growing team. Joining a small team, your emphasis will be on Health & Safety, with some of the role assisting an existing Environmental Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain effective management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards.
• Provide efficient Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) services to support business needs.
• Assist EHS Engineers in fulfilling their duties effectively.
• Monitor and oversee on-site EHS practices of contractors and businesses.
• Ensure timely maintenance and compliance of all life safety systems.
• Coordinate remedial actions for any maintenance issues or system breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate records and schedules for maintenance activities using the Facilities CMMS.
• Participate in EHS improvement and obsolescence projects.
• Conduct health and safety inductions for new employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors; maintain comprehensive training records.
• Support the training and preparedness of the emergency response team.
• Develop and implement policies and guidelines to meet EHS legislation and best practices.
• Organize and document training programs for staff and contractors.
• Participate in internal review boards to ensure EHS considerations are integrated into project stages.
• Investigate and report on EHS-related incidents, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage administrative tasks related to EHS, including maintaining records, permits, and purchase orders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experienced Health & Safety Engineer/Advisor (or EHS/SHEQ)
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• HNC or equivalent in health and safety, environmental, engineering, or a related field
• NEBOSH certificate would be beneficial