Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Description

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Department: Health & Safety

Location: The Vision Centre Nursling Southampton (5 days per week on site)

Working Hours: Monday Friday 8:30-4:30

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improvethe way people see each day. Its more than makingcontact lenses its about giving lens wearers freedom andconfidence to move about their daily lives. Were all about bright futures for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary What to expect:

You will ensure the companys Environmental Health & Safety procedures and policies comply with relevant legislation such as HASWA and Environmental permitting. You will offer guidance and advice to the company on EH&S matters in a professional and efficient manner. Additionally you will implement actions and improvements to improve the companys EH&S compliance.

• Review and implement the Companys Global and Local Environmental Health & Safety Policies and procedures.
• Update and write procedures for the company where necessary.
• Perform Environmental Health & Safety training including writing reviewing revising and delivering materials to continued compliance.
• Produce and dissemination of EH&S updates and metrics to internal stakeholders.
• Support the arrangements relating to employee consultation of the Environmental Health and Safety committees for the Hampshire facilities.
• Engage employees in environmental promotions (such as celebrating Earth Day or awards)
• Offer suitable guidance on Environmental Health & Safety issues that meets current and foreseen legislation.
• Perform risk assessment or impact and aspect assessment for processes and practices that the Company undertake.
• Guide and support The Utilities team on such items as electricity use water effluent. Promote the three Rs in waste streams.
• Liaison with external authorities and bodies as required.

A full job description is available upon request.

About you:

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years experience in environment or health and safety. A manufacturing pharmaceutical or laboratory safety background would be advantageous.

Experience & Education:

Required:

• ISEP associate or higher.

• Minimum NEBOSH Certificate in Health & Safety or equivalent in Environmental sciences.

• Expected to perform CPD and attend relevant training / seminars as required.

• Confident in presenting and training employees on EHS related matters.

• Ability to read and understand highly technical material.

Travel:

The role covers the CooperVision Facilities within the UK; it is based at the Vision Centre and responsible for R&D Global and Commercial groups. From Nov 2027 approximately 40% of the role will be support the other UK sites. All sites in the role are based in the Hampshire area.

Must hold full drivers license as multi-site work is required.

What we offer:

Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including: 25 days holiday pension scheme healthcare cover life assurance access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals well give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee youll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.

If you like what you see take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today!All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1