Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
- Employer
- Undisclosed Company
- Location
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 14 Oct 2021
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- Sector
- Scientific
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full-time
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Location - Great Abington, Cambridge
Rate of pay: £21.50 per hour
6-month contract
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to work for an international Life Science manufacturer.
Job description and skills required for the role - Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Working alongside the EH&S Associate Director and the specialist team you will be responsible for the development, planning, and implementation of environmental, health and safety policies and procedures for the EMEA region.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside EHS Leadership on the implementation of both the corporate and regional strategy and operating plans.
- Support compliance programs across EMEA in line with applicable local legislation pertaining to EHS as well as any overarching company policy.
- Act as spokesperson for the company EMEA with appropriate agencies regarding environmental compliance issues.
- Management of EHS programs across EMEA according to specialist skills (manual handling, fire safety, ergonomics, laboratory safety (preferred not required), training.
- Support the Covid-19 response and recovery effort for EMEA.
- Develop health, safety and/or environmental procedures and support individual functions as necessary in the creation of appropriate EHS procedures and work instructions.
- Undertake (and support with the creation of) risk assessment in accordance with local law and company standards.
- Partner with EHS team on incident reporting; investigation; corrective action and prevention regional incidents. May lead investigation and root cause analysis as appropriate.
- Participate in emergency response for incidents including fire, spills or other emergency events.
- Support Biosafety/Chemical safety program (subject to experience/qualifications of applicant)
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience of biotech or life sciences company preferred but not essential.
- Extensive demonstrable experience within a similar role in EH&S
- Experience in IVD/Med Device/Life Sciences industry is a plus
- Knowledge of scientific principles and concepts preferred but not essential.
- Presentation skills and experience of presenting to a variety of audiences.
- Experience of working in fast paced and dynamic environment with fast global business growth.
Additional information -
- £21.50 per hour PAYE
- 6-month contract
Location :Great Abington, Cambridge
Other Job Titles: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist.
EHS Specialist, EHS Manager
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