Lead Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor
// Role Summary
Lead a new Health, Safety & Environmental management system for Rheinmetall's UK Gun Hall project in Telford, ensuring compliance and operational excellence from the ground up.
// Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain SHE management systems aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- Develop and implement SHE standards, processes, and documentation for a new manufacturing facility.
- Conduct risk assessments, accident investigations, and environmental monitoring.
- Provide expert SHE advice and training to all stakeholder levels.
- Coordinate SHE support staff and ensure compliance with current legislation.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Rheinmetall Weapon Munitions UK Ltd is establishing one of Europe's most modern production facilities in Telford, the "UK Gun Hall" project. As the Lead SHE Advisor, you will be instrumental in setting up the necessary health, safety, and environmental standards and processes for this new facility, ensuring manufacturing can commence in compliance with all regulations.
What You Will Do
- Lead and support the development, maintenance, and deployment of a SHE management system, aligning with the Rheinmetall Operational Framework and international standards like ISO45001 and ISO14001.
- Plan the phased rollout of SHE standards and processes for the UK Gun Hall in collaboration with Rheinmetall Defence UK and Rheinmetall Germany.
- Create and present SHE Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports to management.
- Liaise with management, supervisors, and safety representatives to establish and administer health, safety, and environmental control systems, including training and communication.
- Complete suitable and sufficient general Risk Assessments, develop Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and COSHH Assessments.
- Actively research legislative changes and develop, implement, and monitor systems and procedures to ensure company compliance.
- Provide expert advice on occupational health, safety, and environmental issues to all internal stakeholders and safety representatives.
- Conduct accident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Deliver necessary SHE training based on areas of competency.
- Undertake or arrange for environmental monitoring as identified through risk assessments or deemed necessary.
- Coordinate the activities of SHE support staff, such as SHE representatives, fire wardens, and first aiders.
What Qualifications You Should Have
- Essential: Thorough knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
- Essential: NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent Level 6 qualification (NEBOSH NGC as a minimum).
- Essential: Formally trained SHE Auditor.
- Essential: Previous SHE experience in both office and manufacturing environments.
- Beneficial: Experience implementing SHE management systems compliant with ISO:45001 and ISO:14001 certifications.
- You will be a team player with significant drive and energy, possessing excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivation, resilience, and strong communication abilities.
- Strong IT Skills.
What We Offer You
Join Rheinmetall at an exciting time of growth as we establish our new production site for large calibre barrels in Telford. You will have the opportunity to be involved in setting up the new plant from its inception.
- Competitive salaries reviewed annually against the market.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private Healthcare Plan.
- Employer pension contribution matched up to 6%.
- Career development opportunities.
- Excellent training opportunities.