We are now looking for an Operational EHS Manager to join our team based in the South of England to support our mission of protecting health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
As our Operational EHS Manager, you will oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance for Stericycle’s operations at sites at Maidstone, Ashford, Dartford, Rainham, Swindon and Reading. Your role will be crucial in driving improvements in safety culture and ensuring adherence to corporate and regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities:
- You’ll be supporting operations to enhance safety and compliance culture through site visits, coaching, and guidance.
- You’ll handle quality control of incidents (injuries, vehicle accidents, and environmental incidents) to ensure thorough reporting, investigation, and corrective action.
- You’ll be leading the deployment of EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training for designated sites.
- You’ll be developing, maintaining, and delivering training on risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- You’ll be conducting internal audits and inspections to evaluate compliance.
- You’ll be supporting environmental protection, engineering projects, and business enhancements.
- You’ll be managing regulatory inspections and maintaining relationships with site regulators.
- You’ll carry out additional tasks as required to support EHS initiatives.
Education and Experience:
- You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Safety, Environmental Discipline, or equivalent experience (3+ years).
- You have a diploma-level health and safety qualification preferred or equivalent work experience (3+ years).
- You’re fluent in written and spoken English.
- You have strong knowledge of European, national, and local EHS regulations or a willingness to acquire such knowledge within a reasonable timeframe.
- You’re proficient in computer applications.
- * Industry experience in waste management is desirable but not essential.
Licences and Competencies:
- Valid driving license as you will be traveling between sites for around 20% of the time.
- You can interpret strategic objectives and develop solutions to meet short- and long-term goals.
- You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- You’re detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- You have effective communication and presentation skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- You can easily adapt to changing situations, tasks, and responsibilities.
- You have the ability to travel throughout Ireland, with occasional travel to Great Britain.
In return we offer:
- A Competitive Salary
- Private Healthcare scheme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Annual performance related pay review
- Flu and Eye Test voucher
- And more…
At Stericycle, we deliver solutions and drive innovations that protect the environment, people, and public health. This includes working to create a more sustainable, shared future. Our innovative solutions make a difference in people’s lives, communities, and our planet by protecting their health and well-being.
We welcome applications from anybody who considers they match the requirements of the post, irrespective of gender, race or disability.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
