QHSE Technician UK Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description

To provide administrative support to the QHSE function ultimately assisting to the smooth maintenance of the Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental systems and improving product and service quality, safety performance, our environmental impact and reducing risks to the business.

Key accountabilities

• Ensuring departmental performance to a standard which satisfies internal and external customer requirements.
• Maintain supplier rating system including concern management, initial sample submission and identifying suppliers for development.
• Provide input to the QHSE Manager of issues relating to the management of the QHSE systems.
• Advise the QHSE Manager of any aspect of QHSE which requires notification to or has the ability to escalate into a notifiable regulatory body concern.
• Support the company with the efficient and successful adherence to internal and external auditing liaising with external accreditation bodies as required.
• Support in the updating and creation of QHSE KPI's and statistics and the progression of QHSE non-conformances with non-conformance owners.
• Validation of corrective actions, including measurement and process audit.
• Product auditing.
• Maintain the QHSE document control & Technical Standards Library.
• Administer the calibration system and other data collection points including Q Pulse.
• Liaise with external contractors (e.g. calibration, training) in relation to QHSE activities.
• Control of activities relating to Fire Marshal reports.
• Administration of First Aid supplies.
• To undertake any other relevant task as requested by management.
  
  

Job Requirements

• The ability to meet the expectation of both internal and external customer, clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs and exceeding their requirements.

The ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible approach to planning, prioritising and organising tasks and activities to meet deadlines and targets. Makes most efficient use of time and other resources.

The ability to use a wide variety of approaches to solving problems. Consider all relevant factors and options before making a decision. Take responsibility for decision and justify where necessary.

The ability to clearly understand and express information and ideas using relevant methods and techniques.

The ability to proactively develop competencies to help improve and realise the potential of self and others with measurable benefits for individuals, the team/department and the Company.

The ability to demonstrate energy, drive, commitment and dedication to achieving success for themselves and the Company. Adopts a proactive approach to their work, is resilient under pressure, maintains a clear vision, and possesses a strong results orientation.

The ability to seek opportunities for beneficial change, persuade others of the benefits and encourage and enable others adapt to change.

Employment & Educational Background

• Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Office, use of database-data input, database set ups, Macros/Excel)
• ISO9000 - Quality system basic understanding.
• IOSH working safely
• ISO 14000 - Environmental system basic understanding
• Management system auditing -The QHSE function is integral to the effective running of the business; therefore, effective and regular communication between department members is crucial.