QHSE Officer - Environmental Bias

QHSE Officer - Environmental Bias

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire
Salary: £30,000 to £32,135 DOE + Attractive benefits package!
Contract: Full time, permanent - Based On Site

What we offer:

Ongoing training and development
Funding for role specific professional qualifications
Banded salary grades to support progression
253 hours holiday a year, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Full uniform / PPE supplied
Discretionary bi-annual bonus scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Tech Scheme
Buy & Sell Holidays
Fresh fruit baskets every 2 weeks
Flu and eye test vouchers

About Us

Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper. Sustainability at Saica begins with our values - we care, we value and we challenge!

With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX).

QHSE Officer - The Role

This role will assist the HSE and Quality Manager in leading/championing the site H&S, and Environmental agenda, to ensure the full deployment of the HSE strategy, systems and processes to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Framework and standards.

This role may suit someone who has recently graduated from a HSE third level discipline.

Key Responsibilities;

Assist with the management and improvement of procedures and documents in line with the relevant management standards for the site, while also assisting with implementation of the control standards.
Manage all site safety and environmental issues, ensuring Managers are aware of their responsibilities in HSE risk management
Responsibility for ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, surveillance audits and recertification audits.
Manage the site environmental permit and prepare any correspondence to the regulator or applications for variations that may be required and reporting of any permit branches.
Assist managers with the identification and development of practical and effective safe working practices
Carry out assessments such as COSHH, DSE and others
Support the HS / Quality Manager in development and roll out of training
Work with employees to continue to develop the culture of Safety and Compliance across the site.
Review and research QHSE information to assist in the development/improvement of procedures/documents in line with management standards.
Maintain and ensure compliance with environmental permits and other relevant legislation.
Retain accurate and up to date hazard identification and risk assessments.
Assist with the development, execution and improvement of defect, accident and environmental impact prevention.
Support the HS and the Quality Manager to maintain/update HSE performance data.
Assist the HS and the Quality Manager in the delivery of the site Master Plan and Strategy.
Liaise with employees/managers to provide support with HSE issues, enabling the HS and Quality Manager to deliver feedback at management meetings.

QHSE Officer - What we need from you

Key Skills & Experience;

Auditing experience and knowledge of ISO 14001 is essential
Third level qualification in a relevant HSE discipline.
Ability to interface at all levels
Ability to build a positive HSE culture
Strong effective organisational and time management skills
Ability to work under pressure
Motivated team player
Competent user of MS Office, in particular Word, Excel & Outlook
Previous experience in a HSE role, preferably within a manufacturing environment, would be a distinct advantage
Experience with environmental risk assessments
Experience in auditing

Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, so if you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click Apply and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration.

No agencies please.

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