Sustainability, Heath & Safety Manager

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sustainability, Health & Safety Manager to join Edwards abatement solutions in Clevedon.

Edwards are the world leader in developing and manufacturing abatement systems for the Semi-conductor industry and a part of the Atlas Copco Group, which affords employees access to potential opportunities worldwide. Edwards solutions are necessary for manufacturing processes including semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar. We are an environmental company, that enables clients to reduce their greenhouse gases which are produced when manufacturing micro-chips.

We are Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognise bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where we all have a sense of belonging and purpose. Being an employer in a male-centric industry, we are promoting flexible working to support different working patterns, also offering benefits such as a private express room for new mothers & a fertility policy.

Edwards choose to be corporate partners with InnovateHer working and encouraging more girls into STEM. We are open to all candidates applying on a part- or full-time basis.

Mission -

Reporting to the SHEQ & BPI Manager, ensure that all who work at the Clevedon Product Company, can carry out their roles safely and with minimum adverse impact on the environment. To provide direction and leadership to the Clevedon site management team on SHE related matters. In so doing, ensure all compliance, legislative, safety and environmental responsibilities are adhered to.

Main Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the development, implementation, and management of the site sustainability strategy and roadmap in collaboration with the Divisional and Business Area Sustainability teams
• Manage the site sustainability program, ensuring alignment with global standards & Global/local organisational goals.
• Regularly report on progress against the site sustainability roadmap to stakeholders.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Atlas Copco VT SHE Management System at the Clevedon site considering local site-specific requirements in local procedures.
• Define and implement a strategy to continually improve the Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Management System at Product Company Clevedon in line with Atlas Copco global standards, international standards, and other relevant requirements.
• Develop and manage the internal audit plan and process in accordance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, working towards an integrated SHEQ approach.
• Monitor and report on compliance with SHE Management System procedures, international standards, and relevant legislation.
• Collaborate with and influence global Sustainability and Quality functions to deliver business improvements aligned with Product Company Clevedon requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on practical SHE process application within the product company.
• Oversee the project management of SHE business process improvement projects.

Experience & Skills

• Level 6 Diploma or degree level in Occupational health and safety or chartered membership of IOSH.
• Able to demonstrate success in leading a climate change and decarbonisation strategies with knowledge of setting and reporting on science-based targets.
• Experience of leading a programme of projects focused on carbon reduction, waste reduction, water usage and bio-diversity.
• Able to motivate and influence those not under your direct control to engage with and work towards site wide sustainability and safety initiatives.
• Experience of forming mutually beneficial partnerships with community organisations and environmental action groups such as local authorities and education bodies.
• 5 years SHE experience preferred.
• Membership of professional body IEMA, IOSH.

Edwards offer a range of benefits such as;

• Flexibility working
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Bonus up to 7.5% of our annual salary,
• Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%
• Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
• Cash health plan.
• Fitness App with streamable classes & discounted membership with some gyms
• Thriving Wellbeing Program (supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectiveness and sense of purpose, including clubs such as cycling, caving, football, STEM network plus a multitude of various events.)
• Wellbeing and prayer room
• Private express room available for new mothers
• Recognition and Reward programme
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships, mentoring scheme and more.
• Support or sponsorship for formal qualifications and professional development like CEng, CIPS & CIPD
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Charity and volunteering days.

#LI-Onsite

We are open to both Full Time and Part Time applicants.