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EHS Engineer/AdvisorCheck you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.Location: Northeast EnglandDepartment: EHSReports to: H&S ManagerAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team at an Upper Tier COMAH site. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, COMAH regulations, and industry standards, while fostering a culture of safety across manufacturing operations. The EHS Advisor will play a key role in risk management, emergency preparedness, occupational health, and safety training.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Safety Engineer, you will:Fire Safety & Emergency PreparednessCoordinate fire drills and emergency response training to ensure site readiness.Monitor follow-up actions and continuous improvement in emergency preparedness.Occupational Health SurveillanceMaintain a health surveillance schedule and liaise with occupational health providers.Track employee assessments, ensuring risk mitigation for occupational hazards.COSHH & MSDS ManagementAudit chemical inventory and ensure compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) requirements.Support risk control and hazard awareness related to ink and solvent processes.Chemical Awareness & StorageDeliver chemical handling and segregation training.Audit chemical/waste storage in production and R&D areas and assist in SOP development.Risk Assessments & ComplianceConduct and support risk assessments for manufacturing, R&D, and office areas.Collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions and controls.Support EHS audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with UK regulations.Waste & Environmental ManagementLiaise with waste contractors and maintain accurate compliance records.Ensure the correct disposal of hazardous waste, meeting legal requirements.Support annual Air Pollution and WEEE submissions for environmental compliance.Permit to Work & LOTOTrain staff and contractors on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Permit to Work procedures.Ensure correct documentation is submitted and stored for contractor activities.Contractor Management & CDM ComplianceContribute to the enforcement of contractor management protocols, including pre-qualification checks.Distribute annual questionnaires to verify compliance.Incident Investigation & Continuous ImprovementLead and assist in accident investigations, verifying root causes and approving corrective actions.Maintain emergency response systems, policies, and procedures.Health & Safety TrainingManage the training matrix for statutory and role-specific training (e.g., PUWER, DSE, First Aid, Fire Marshal).Coordinate regular H&S training sessions to improve operational safety.Procedure Drafting & Documentation ControlDevelop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with version control.Ensure documentation meets audit and compliance standards.EHS Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementProvide EH&S leadership, training, and operational support to all levels of the organization.Support EHS Reps and Near Miss meetings, contributing to the EHS CommitteeQualifications & ExperienceTo succeed in this role, youll need:NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential).Minimum 6 - 10 years in an EHS Advisor role within manufacturing, engineering, printing, or technical environments.Strong knowledge of PUWER, COSHH, and CDM Regulations.Previous experience with ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems.Expertise in root cause analysis and incident investigation.Proven ability to deliver H&S training and engage operational teams.Strong IT skills (MS Office); experience with SHEQ or other H&S systems preferred.Chemical safety and environmental compliance experience highly desirable.