COSHH Assessor

COSHH Assessor Gloucester 12-month contract Duties and Responsibilities - create COSHH assessments from the gathering of SDS data and proposed operational usage to the specification of engineering controls such as LEV and the use of specific PPE as required - Work with the HS&E Advisors in the approval of new materials and chemicals ensuring that suitable and sufficient assessments are created, or reviewed where already in use - Record all COSHH risk assessments in the software system. Note operational controls and actions in the mango software system for the tracking to closure of mitigation actions - Work with the HS&E Advisors to identify suitable PPE for the use of employees when working with chemicals Skills - The post holder must be able to operate independently and flexibly, but within pre-determined guidelines ad procedures - They must be able to demonstrate a high degree of discretion and sensitivity whilst maintaining company confidentiality - They will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills along with tact and diplomacy - They will have experience of working in a manufacturing environment - Computer literate and with good administrative skills - SharePoint, Mango and Word skills advantageous Qualifications - 2 years experience in undertaking COSHH assessments in a high hazard environment - Knowledge of industrial chemistry ideally including electroplating - Able to pick up and use bespoke IT system for the assessment of chemical procedures - CRB authorisation