At Britvic, we make, market and sell great-tasting soft drinks, offering refreshments to billions of consumers worldwide. We're constantly refreshing and reimagining our business, ensuring it's innovative and evolving while staying true to our vision – to be the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. We've been home to iconic brands for over 100 years, and our relevance is anchored in an authentic heritage. Delivering our vision is down to the passion of our people, and we create conditions for everyone to thrive and grow. From our international supply chain and network of partners, we export to over 100 countries, offering opportunities for our people and businesses to grow.

Job Overview

The EHS Technician supports the site's HSE Management Programme, working with all levels of operations to foster a strong safety culture in line with Britvic's values. Key tasks include driving EHS actions, creating metrics, advising on risk assessments and incidents, and supporting safety forums and the QSE strategy. A proactive, collaborative attitude is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities 

• Undertake projects as directed by the HSE Manager and assist in training and coaching
• Solve problems and work with site managers and supervisors to make the site safe, healthy, and sustainable
• Carry out inspections and audits of key risk areas as directed by the HSE Manager
• Deputize for the HSE Coordinator in their absence
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of HSE incidents into the online management system
• Support the maintenance and review of risk assessments, safe operating standards, and other risk documentation
• Support ISO 45001 and 14001 external audits on site, facilitating and hosting external auditors
• Work with HR and Team Leaders to monitor Occupational Health surveillance activities and compliance
• Play an active role in coaching and supporting Managers on HSE-related matters and act as a HSE-related trainer for operators and technical teams

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of training and experience (manufacturing)
• Ability to influence others
• Able to undertake HSE audits and inspections across site and provide feedback and action plans
• Proven ability to carry out risk assessments and accident investigations to a high standard
• Confident in IT systems and coaching others on them

Key Behaviours 

• Patience and diplomacy, with a collaborative approach
• Ability to provide honest and constructive feedback in challenging situations
• Ability to plan, organize, and adapt plans quickly in a fast-changing environment
• Understand the use of metrics to drive performance
• Analytical with the ability to interpret data and identify appropriate actions
• Open and authentic in interactions at all levels, building trust and support with others
• Demonstrate compassion and emotion required for securing change, and toughness to make a stand in the name of safety and environment
• Work collaboratively with peers and extended teams, influencing others through enthusiasm and passion for HSE
• Ability to provide honest and constructive feedback in challenging situations, ensuring compassion and sensitivity while driving continuous improvement
• Resilient, unwavering, and able to make decisions that are right for the people and business

Qualifications

Essential:

• IOSH working safely or equivalent

• Internal auditing qualification or experience

Preferred:

• IEMA Associate Certificate (or similar)

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Internal Auditor
• IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management