Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: IMS Essar, Gate 3, Waste Management Dept, Stanlow Manu Complex, Oil Sites Road, Cheshire, CH65 4BD
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.
Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
* 25 days of annual leave
* Access to our company pension scheme
* Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service
* Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
* Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health
* Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing:
* Enforce Veolia and Essar's safety standards, policies and procedures in all work Veolia conducts on the Stanlow site. Conducted via desktop exercises and continual field visits and inspections
* Review and continually improve all H&S related documentation used by Veolia in all operations.
* Continually improve and develop the safety culture through engagement and enforcement of the correct standards. Provide impartial availability for the workforce to challenge unsafe behaviours or requests from the client or management team.
* Work with Essars safety department and systems to maintain and continually increase Veolia's profile in terms of participation in their safety programmes and accident/ incident recording systems.
* Attend meetings with Essar representatives and other contractors on site to maintain and continually increase Veolia's profile, as well as keeping the Veolia management team informed of developments and changes to site rules and situations.
* Lead in the management of Veolias shared drives and maintain suitable records to satisfy audit processes, liability claims and accident/ incident investigations etc. Lead within the on site management team on the maintenance of Veolia's ISO accreditations.
* Support the operations team in the induction and training of all staff and relevant persons under the control of Veolia on site.
* Support and where necessary, complete investigations into accidents and incidents. Identify route causes and ensure improvements are closed out to prevent any recurrence.
* Lead in the management of and compliance with the site VMR, closing out any actions identified during audits.
* In times of demand, directly support the operations team in the planning and delivery of works.
What we're looking for:
* NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH membership with industrial H&S implementation experience
* Full UK driving licence
* Proven ability to lead accident investigations, identify root causes, and manage RIDDOR reporting
* Experience managing ISO accreditations, internal audits, and H&S documentation systems
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills; ability to foster safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours across all levels
* Experience in petrochemical or refinery environments with contractor management and site safety systems knowledge
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
Salary description
£34203.00 - £34203.00 per year