Health Safety Environment Coordinator
Requirements
Requires a NEBOSH Certificate, a health and safety qualification or equivalent professional certification, and IOSH Managing Safely. Candidates should have EHS experience in manufacturing, logistics, or transport, along with experience in risk assessments, investigations, audits, and compliance, plus strong communication, organizational, and training skills.
Job Description
About the Company
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.
About the Role
As an EHS Coordinator, you will work closely with the EHS Manager to provide effective health, safety, and environmental support across the Coventry site. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with legal requirements, promoting a positive safety culture, and supporting the Plant and Technical Centre in achieving its business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Deputise for the EHS Manager and provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and team leaders on health, safety, and environmental matters.
- Promote a positive safety culture and support achievement of site HSE targets, including the goal of zero lost time accidents.
- Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed on time.
- Develop, maintain, and review risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safe systems of work across the site.
- Coordinate safety inspections, audits, and daily workplace walkthroughs to identify hazards and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain compliance with ISO 14001 requirements and support ISO 45001 certification activities, including internal audits.
- Deliver health, safety, and environmental training and actively engage employees in safety walks, risk assessments, and improvement initiatives.
- Manage contractor and visitor safety processes, including permit-to-work compliance, contractor documentation reviews, and machinery safety requirements.
Qualifications
- NEBOSH Certificate, Health and Safety qualification, or equivalent professional certification.
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
Required Skills
- Experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing, logistics, or transport environment.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, accident investigations, audits, and compliance activities within a regulated environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and training delivery skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across all levels of the business.
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About Lear Corporation
Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) is a global automotive leader in Seating and E-Systems. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers advanced technologies to the world’s major automakers. Building on more than 100 years of heritage, Lear is the largest U.S.-based automotive supplier, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. Driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability, Lear’s global team of talented employees is shaping the future of mobility by developing solutions that enhance comfort, safety, and efficiency. More information is available at Lear.com.
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