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Thermo Fisher Scientific

EHS Advisor

Wantage, United Kingdom

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in your Environment, Health and Safety career? We have an exciting opportunity for a EHS Advisor in Swindon. We are expanding our EHS team and have an opportunity where someone can make a real difference to the EHS culture on site. With support for training, coaching and development, we believe this could be an ideal role for someone to expand upon their current experience and join us in providing EHS support to a sophisticated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment!

Job Description

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Business Job Title: EHS Advisor

Job Profile Title (Internal title): Safety Advisor

Direct Report To: Manager, EHS

Group/ Division: Pharma Services Group / Drug Product Division

Career Band: 4

Career Track: Professional

Position Location: Swindon

Number of Direct Reports: n/a

Responsibilities:

Provide General EHS advice to the site to meet legal requirements and maintain site EHS Metrics

  • Engage with colleagues to drive safety culture improvements, through EHS gemba walks, EHS audits, investigations, huddles and on-the-floor presence.
  • Conduct timely investigations, devising corrective actions and ensuring robust implementation;
  • Author, review and approve EHS documentation including policies, standard operating procedures, risk assessments, and audit reports as required by the integrated EHS management system.
  • Coordinate and deliver active risk management programmes (such as industrial hygiene monitoring and face-fit programmes);
  • Lead continuous improvements initiatives (Practical Process Improvement);
  • Develop and deliver EHS related training, workshops, and briefing sessions to support the business;
  • Perform internal audits of compliance against legislative standards and Corporate policies;
  • Ensure ongoing conformance with compliance requirements (e.g. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001);
  • Participate and give to compliance audits;
  • Lead employee safety representatives (ESRs) group on site;
  • Work collaboratively and provide oversight to third part contractors for waste management, occupational health, and security;
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and company rules, policies and procedures;

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Minimum of NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health;
  • NEBOSH Diploma, Environmental Management Degree or similar qualification (Desirable);
  • Proven experience of working within a health and safety management team (Essential), with a solid understanding of EHS regulatory frameworks (Desireable);
  • Experience in environmental and waste management systems (Desirable);
  • Experience in delivering training to internal colleagues (Desirable);
  • Auditing and investigation experience (Desirable);
  • Computer literate, excellent Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills (Essential).

Behaviours:

  • Ability inspire change to achieve results in a fast paced environment;
  • Perseverance in driving a positive change with the motivation and ability to self-manage;
  • The ability to prioritise multiple tasks and run workload to deliver against critical timelines
  • An excellent planner, who can coordinate and communicate both short and long-term actions
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills,
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Role Models EHS values in own behaviour.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Client-provided location(s): Covingham, Swindon SN3 5AF, UK
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01275457-2
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program