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EHS Engineer | High-Volume Manufacturing
Are you an EHS professional with a background in complex engineering or high-volume manufacturing? We are looking for an EHS Engineer to join a global leader in Medical Technology at their Plymouth manufacturing facility.
This is a pivotal role where you will balance technical safety engineering with environmental sustainability. You will be a key driver in maintaining a "safety-first" culture while overseeing the site's Environmental Management System and sustainability targets.
Location: Plymouth
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 GBP
The Role
As the EHS Engineer, you will ensure the site remains compliant with all UK health, safety, and environmental legislation. You will act as a subject matter expert for both leadership and shop-floor associates, ensuring that as the plant grows and innovates, its people and the environment remain protected.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance & Auditing: Manage the site's ISO14001 certification and lead internal/external audits (HSE, Environment Agency, etc.).
Technical Safety: Conduct detailed risk assessments on high-speed assembly equipment and approve safety sections of Change Control documentation.
Environmental Impact: Monitor and report on utilities consumption (energy, water, waste) and drive reduction initiatives.
Incident Management: Lead accident/near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing preventive actions.
COSHH Management: Maintain the site's chemical safety database and ensure suitable control measures are in place across all departments.
Training: Develop and deliver EHS training for new hires and existing staff to promote a proactive safety culture.
About You
You are a detail-oriented professional who understands the unique challenges of a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You can build strong relationships with engineering teams to ensure safety is integrated into the design and installation of new machinery.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Education: BSc or BEng in a Health & Safety or Engineering discipline.
Certification: NEBOSH, IOSH, or NVQ H&S qualification is essential.
Experience: Proven EHS experience within a high-volume manufacturing or complex engineering environment.
Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of machinery safety, workplace transport, and COSHH.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with EHS management software.
Preferred (but not essential):
Project management or team leadership experience.
A recognized Engineering qualification.
Apply today!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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