North Europe EH&S Leader

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Role: North Europe EH&S Leader

Location: North UK (Covering UK & Nordics)

Contract: Perm, full time

Carrier Rental Systems is a leading provider of specialized rental solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), dehumidification, and power generation equipment. Operating across North America, the United Kingdom, and other international markets, the company offers rapid, 24/7 support for both planned projects and emergency situations.

About the role

This role will be responsible for providing direction, planning and oversight of EHS policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable local laws and regulations and Corporate standards across the North Europe CHVAC entities (UK, Ireland, Sweden and Finland). This role will span the field service & sales organization and business support functions. Our functional purpose is to support Carrier’s mission by creating business value through breakthrough and sustainable EHS solutions to protect our People, our Stakeholders, and our Environment.

As a North Europe EH&S Leader, you'll be responsible for:

• Providing leadership in and managing all aspects of occupational health, safety, and environment for North Europe services/projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and company requirements. 
• Developing & implementing EHS plans for North Europe that are aligned with the Commercial HVAC business unit strategic direction.
• Collaborating with North Europe senior management and other functions to achieve optimal EHS performance. 
• Developing EHS Strategy for North Europe Service Organization & Sales organization, ensuring alignment of EH&S Goals and deployment and providing guidance to operational management on the prevention of workplace incidents and illnesses.
• Developing and deploying EHSOS Operational Controls; developing additional policies and practices appropriate to the unit; monitoring development and implementation of EH&S programs within the unit; and reporting progress to the Country Ldr, CMC and EHS
• Promoting and ensuring adherence to Lead with Safety Commitments and actively promoting EHS as a shared responsibility rooted in the right EHS culture.
• Coaching management teams to develop a deep understanding of EHS responsibilities and the business benefits of robust EHS program.
• Overseeing EHS investigations into workplace incidents to uncover root causes, identifying immediate and preventative actions and capture “lessons learned”.
• Identifying EHS resource needs during project proposal phase, based on project role, scale, hazard profile and technical complexity.
• Managing prequalification, deployment, and safety performance of subcontractors.  
• Leading EHS training & development programs.
• Conducting regular safety inspections/audits and close on corrective actions in a timely manner. 
• This role does require travel throughout the UK and Nordics on a regular basis to visit job sites and depot locations.  

To be successful in the role you should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in EHS, Engineering or relevant scientific/technical area.
• Progressive work experience gained working with organizations in construction or field based and manufacturing operations.
• Regulatory knowledge including safety, environmental and other regulatory standards applicable to building services industries and construction.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate, and lead teams, drive change and interact cross functionally.
• Proven ability to work in a matrix environment, influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.
• UK driving license
• Willingness to travel (mostly within UK)

What we offer

• Meaningful contribution to shaping the Health & Safety strategy within the company.
• High level of independence and decision-making authority in the position
• Attractive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days of holidays + bank holidays
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Care
• Pension scheme

Our commitment to you

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way.

Join us and make a difference.

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Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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