Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator
Smurfit Kappa
Date: 1 week ago
City: Whitehaven
Contract type: Full time

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!
Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.
About Us
We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The Role
The role of Health and Safety Coordinator supporting the Whitehaven Consumer Packaging site, will have a reporting line for HS&E topics to the Site Operational Lead.
We are looking for someone who can support the implementation of proactive health, safety and environmental initiatives at site to continually drive forward the positive culture currently embedded.
A brief overview of the responsibilities are noted below:
Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.
Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.
About Us
We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The Role
The role of Health and Safety Coordinator supporting the Whitehaven Consumer Packaging site, will have a reporting line for HS&E topics to the Site Operational Lead.
We are looking for someone who can support the implementation of proactive health, safety and environmental initiatives at site to continually drive forward the positive culture currently embedded.
A brief overview of the responsibilities are noted below:
- Effectively work to the site Safety Excellence System including the maintenance of the system processes as well as the e2 Environmental Excellence System
- Develop action plans and track progress in line with the Smurfit Westrock HS&E strategy
- Support the management team with completion of in-depth learning events for any site-based incidents to determine suitable preventative control measures and assist in implementation of those actions
- Work with the site stakeholders, including operations, quality and HR teams to promote and drive a positive safety culture
- Organise and chair regular Safety Committee Meetings
- Encourage and support the use of the Smurfit Westrock Benchmark reporting portal for Health and Safety concerns, incidents, and metrics
- Support and coordinate external audits for accreditations including ISO14001 and ISO45001
- Any previous health, safety or environmental experience or qualifications would be desirable but not essential as full support and training will be provided
- Lead by example attitude
- Good, confident communication skills both verbal and written
- Able to effectively manage time and work autonomously
- Team player
- Problem solver
- Self-motivated
- Work on own initiative
- Organised
- Attention to detail
- Good level of accuracy
- Full training will be supported
- ISO accreditation training will be available
- Full Smurfit Westrock health and safety systems training, and familiarisation will be organised for this role
- Support will be provided by the Regional H&S Leader
- Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
- Free Onsite Parking
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.
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