Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

There is no other business quite like ours, we think this is a special place to work, even if we do say so ourselves! For example, our last survey found 97% of our employees feel we really care about their health and wellbeing and the same number think we have open and honest communication at all levels… That means an opportunity like this is not to be missed. We have been making life taste better since 1908. As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix, coffee and frozen drinks categories – so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK’s leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products everyone loves.

Vimto Ross is an exciting part of the manufacturing arm of Nichols plc. We produce and package products from our own brands including Vimto and Sunkist, along with many other well-known soft drinks and mixers. Operating as part of a small team with a variety of process and packaging machines, you will deliver the production of concentrated drinks to schedule. You will understand the machine operating principles as well as offer first line Autonomous Maintenance. At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. We are actively looking for difference and we are working hard to make sure all our practices are inclusive.

This role is responsible for the coordination of Environment, Health Safety and Sustainability activities within the production facility through proactive management. To lead and develop a strong subject matter culture, one that delivers a safe and reliable operational environment.

About the job:

To review, manage and maintain the site Health and Safety Management System.

To specify and organize annual Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability monitoring in line with sites operating permits and legal requirements.

Liaise with external interested parties including (but not exclusive to) Auditors, EHSS representative, local or national authorities, and consultants.

Ensuring full compliance for statutory for site wide activities Support the development and implementation of Climate Action and Sustainable packaging reduction programs.

Promote hazard identification via a near miss process.

Record and investigate all accidents and report on HSE website when applicable.

Seeking target of zero accidents (aligned to KPI reporting).

Work with departments to ensure adherence to requirements and auditable processes are in place.

Support development of risk assessment and SOP’s.

Work with the functional leads to ensure adherence to requirements and auditable processes are in place.

Ensure all relevant EHS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are up to date, accurate and communicated to relevant individuals.

To also advise on SOPs for other functions where EHS needs to be considered.

Support the development of risk assessments in conjunction with local department teams and consider how risks can be eliminated, reduced or controlled.

Ensure any business requirements to uphold accreditations are supported and maintained.

Support the development systems and process to achieve 45001 Accreditation.

Develop and coach stakeholders to ensure ongoing EHSS credibility and capability.

Lead any in some aspects of in-house training with managers and wider teams.

Coordination of legal compliance activities (PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, L8, Environmental Monitoring, SECR).

Working with the warehouse team leader, and ensure waste management processes are defined and followed.

Carry out reasonable tasks as requested by the General Manager in line with department or company objectives.

Essential Requirements

About you:

Effective mentoring and communication skills, encouraging good communication and working relationships across the business. Maintaining an up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and developments. Competency training i.e. toolbox talks and awareness briefings. Being a role model for a culture of continuous improvement, seeking opportunities with a cross functional team approach wherever possible. Being an action driven leader, proactive and forward thinking with high influencing skills. Role modelling the values and supporting business activities for inclusivity and culture.

You will need:

Minimum of NVQ education in a relevant subject. IOSH Managing Safely and NEBOSH certificated with proven experience within an FMCG business. Environment and sustainability management awareness Auditor Trained i.e. ISO9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 18001, 14001 or 45001 Excellent PC skills