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Our client has an opportunity for a EHS Controller to join them on a contract basis until April 2026.

As an EHS Controller you will support and enable the business to create an inclusive, value-driven, and engaging working environment with the highest safety standards.

Role: EHS Controller
Location: Broughton, Flintshire. Onsite
Hours: 35 hours per week
Hourly Rate: Up to £37.04 via Umbrella, inside IR35. Depending on experience
Clearance: BPSS required before starting

What you'll be doing:

Support the local FMRE team to ensure appropriate risk controls are in place for their activities and that of our service providers.
Ensure compliance with requirements relating to the introduction of new plant and work equipment and ongoing maintenance of that equipment.
Review the safety management systems of prospective FMRE contractors through the pre-qualification process.
Conduct EHS related inspections on internal operations and activities carried out by service providers, and support in collating formal records and action plans
Provide a competent environment, health and safety advice for a wide range of strategic projects, through feasibility and design reviews
Implement processes and complete compliance audits to ensure processes comply with relevant legal requirements, including (but not limited to) CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act.
Ensuring work-related incidents (from near miss to lost time injury, and environmental incidents) are reported, investigated effectively and remedial actions are implemented.
They will possess a good knowledge of EHS requirements in relation to Facilities Management (including construction and maintenance) processes, national laws and regulations relating to the workplace and will provide directions to the operational management and local 'safety support teams.
They will promote Environment and Health & Safety topics at the workplace throughout the organisation at all levels (from top management to shop floor staff), including safety reviews, reporting KPIs, relevant training, awareness campaigns and EHS inductions.
Requirements:

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (minimum).
Experienced with liaising with key business stakeholders, and able to build a rapport with the business at this level.
Strong understanding of risk assessments, auditing and H&S.
Ideally from a facilities management, construction or maintenance background.
Demonstrated experience in reporting to and working with key stakeholders to implement safety related projects/tasks in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
First-hand experience of formal risk assessment and auditing techniques.
Relevant experience in Facilities Management (including construction and maintenance)
A considerate team player who also can work autonomously on their own initiative with a positive attitude whilst working to the expected Airbus behaviours.
A clear understanding of the pragmatic and practical application of health and safety standards
Proactive attitude towards continual professional development, including membership of professional body for health and safety practitioners such as IOSH (desired)
CDM experience
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!

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