EHS Advisor

Xaar PLC; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Xaar PLC is seeking an EHS Advisor to enhance health and safety practices at their innovative manufacturing facility in Huntingdon. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, and providing training to staff. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH certification, experience in a similar role, and a strong understanding of UK legislation. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and employee safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in EHS Advisor role in manufacturing or technical environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK H&S legislation and ISO14001.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and Incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of EHS systems and drive safety culture.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain compliance records.
• Deliver health and safety training across all levels.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Training Delivery

Chemical Safety

Incident Investigation

Compliance Knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

First Aid at Work Certification

Tools

MS Office

SHEQ Systems

Job description

Department: Health, Safety & Environment

Location: Huntingdon, UK

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.

Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible

Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly

Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve

Integrity – we deliver on our promises

Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

Purpose of Role:

The EHS Advisor will play a key role in supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S) systems at our cutting-edge printhead manufacturing facility. This position is instrumental in driving the company’s safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting best practices across all departments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate regular fire drills and emergency response training and monitor follow-up actions and ensure site readiness.
• Occupational Health Surveillance: Maintain a health surveillance schedule and liaise with occupational health providers. Track employee assessments in relation to exposure risks.
• Provides EH&S leadership, training and operational support to all levels of the organization.
• COSHH & MSDS Management: Audit chemical inventory and ensure up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Support risk control and awareness for all hazardous substances used in ink and solvent processes.
• Chemical Awareness & Storage: Deliver chemical handling and segregation training. Audit chemical/waste storage in production and R&D areas. Assist in SOP development for chemical use and storage.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct and support risk assessments for manufacturing, R&D, and office areas. Collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions and controls.
• Waste Management: Liaise with waste contractors and maintain compliance records.
• Permit to Work & LOTO: Train staff and contractors on Lockout/Tagout and Permit to Work procedures. Ensure correct documentation is submitted and stored for contractor activities.
• CDM & Contractor Management: Contribute to the development and enforcement of contractor management protocols. Conduct pre-qualification checks and distribute annual questionnaires.
• Ensures all EH&S processes and procedures are implemented and standardized across UK manufacturing facilities and to make sure our international sites are all compliant.
• Works closely with Engineering and Facilities on special projects involving plant construction, equipment design, and hazardous assessments.
• Assists in all aspects of incident investigation including verifying root cause and approving the implementation of preventative actions
• Ensures emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations.
• Maintains Chemical Hazardous waste program including chemical area inspections.
• Health & Safety Training: Maintain a training matrix for statutory and role-specific training. Coordinate sessions on PUWER, DSE, First Aid, Fire Marshal, and more.
• Drafting procedures & Document Control: Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments. Ensure documentation is version-controlled and compliant with audit standards.
• Maintaining site EHS statistics, generating reports, and providing analysis to support decision making.
• Waste management – manage the disposal of controlled waste to meet legal requirements and maintaining records of waste transactions.
• Supporting site emergency planning systems and facilitating scheduled emergency drills.
• Supporting EHS Reps and Near Miss meetings, contributing to the EHS Committee.
• Supporting incident/ accident investigations, providing advisory input, and developing improvement plans.
• Conducting EHS internal audits and site inspections, ensuring EHS compliance standards are upheld.
• Support with the annual Air Pollution and WEEE submissions.
• Support and facilitate EHS improvements plans and H&S projects.

Required Skills and Experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar EHS Advisor role in a manufacturing, engineering, printing or technical environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK H&S legislation (PUWER, COSHH, CDM Regulations).
• Previous experience and knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and Incident investigation.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver H&S training and engage operational teams.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office); experience with SHEQ or other H&S systems preferred.
• Experience with chemical safety and environmental compliance is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated and organized, with a strong ability to set priorities and manage ambiguity.

Qualifications:

• IOSH Managing Safely or IOSH Working Safely.
• First Aid at Work, Fire Warden, or Manual Handling Instructor certification.
• Familiarity with waste regulations and air emissions compliance.
• Understanding of Lean/5S methodologies.

Person Specification:

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities.
• Able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to support a high-tech, safety-conscious manufacturing site and contribute to meaningful improvements in workplace safety and environmental performance.

Submit your CV and a cover letter stating how you meet the requirements of the vacancy and why you are interested. Email it [e-mail] .