Environmental, Health & Safety (ESH) and Facilities Specialist

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

The Environmental, Health & Safety and Facilities Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the organisation's compliance with environmental, health, safety and facility management standards. This role involves coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders to manage facility operations, ensure employee safety, maintain regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement in FESH practices. The position supports organisational goals by fostering a safe and sustainable working environment while optimising facilities management and operational efficiency.

General Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to emergencies or urgent facility and safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for environmental, health and safety management.
• Provide advice and support on safe working practices, including communicating legislative changes and their impact.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager and Global FESH team to align local practices with global standards.
• Maintain and manage facilities, including inspections, maintenance and vendor coordination.
• Develop and maintain documentation for the Business Management System and FESH standards.
• Provide training and support to staff and contractors on FESH.
• Serve as a liaison with external bodies such as local authorities, Fire Brigade and the FESH Officials.
• Schedule and complete FESH process audits, area risk assessments, and PUWER/COSHH evaluations.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and suitability of fire and security systems.
• Manage portable appliance testing “PAT”
• Maintain records of inspections, building tests, and equipment maintenance, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
  
  

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other relevant standards.
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification or equivalent; diploma-level preferred. Demonstrated experience operating at this level is required if qualification is not met.
• Risk, PUWER, and COSHH assessment trained.
• Qualified to audit Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental systems.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organisation including suppliers and/or external customers
• Stay informed about current and emerging legislation, providing compliance recommendations to the Management Team.
• Support revisions to organisational policies to align with new regulations and best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organisation.
  
  

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