EHS Advisor

ConvaTec Inc.; Rhymney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec is seeking an EHS Advisor to drive health, safety and environmental excellence across the site. You will work with manufacturing, site engineering and capital projects teams to embed a worker‑centric safety culture and a just and fair approach.

You will deliver EHS training, lead investigations, support regulatory reporting, and maintain environmental records in line with legal requirements. The role requires collaboration and strong communication across levels.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Health and Safety Management qualification.
• Membership of IOSH or IEMA expected.
• Experience in high hazard industries advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and embedding an improving safety culture across the business.
• Provide EHS guidance and training to all levels of the site team.
• Monitor site compliance tasks and close gaps in legal registers.

Skills

EHS process design

Communication coaching

Environmental permitting

ISO 14001 management

Internal training

Risk assessment

Influencing skills

Adaptability

Education

Level 5 Health and Safety Management

IOSH or IEMA membership

Job description

The role

The EHS advisor will be a key figure in instilling a culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence. Through the continual improvement of EHS management systems and the development of a culture of collaboration and engagement the EHS advisor will be front and centre in making the step change. Taking a worker‑centric approach to safety whilst upholding and developing a just and fair culture, the EHS advisor will work closely with the EHS manager and operations teams spanning manufacturing, site engineering and capital projects teams.

Key Responsibilities

To assist in the development and embedding of an improving safety culture across all areas of the business. Provide Environment, Health and Safety guidance and advice to all levels in the business, in order that employees have the required knowledge and awareness to improve practices and operate safely. Design and deliver EHS training to all levels of the site team. Monitor and drive completion of site compliance tasks including closing the gaps actioned through the site legal registers. Build new processes and systems to support achievement of best‑in‑class EHS management. Lead and assist in site investigations, always placing the emphasis on learning and improving. Gathering relevant data to support and carry out statutory reporting as per business and external requirements including regulatory. Maintain waste, emissions, and energy records in line with statutory requirements.

Authority (if applicable)

• Decisions critical to safety of employees, contractors, visitors and the environment.
• Decisions in emergency situations.

Skills & Experience

Designing, writing, and implementing EHS processes. Strong communication, coaching and influencing skills. Working knowledge of environmental permitting and statutory reporting. Operation and maintenance of ISO 14001 certified management system. Providing internal training to employees at all levels. Reviewing and supporting the risk assessment process. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with an ability to challenge and question all levels with the organisation. Flexible approach with an open‑minded attitude to achieving results.

Qualifications / Education

Level 5 qualification in Health and Safety Management High Hazard industry experience Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

Dimensions

Team 0 direct reports 0 indirect reports

Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact

Internal – Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, HR, Corporate EHS. External – Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Natural Resources Wales, Consultants, Auditors and Contractors.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required, less than 10% of work time. Travel could include other sites in Convatec, suppliers or contractor premises.

Languages

Speaking: Yes English. Writing/Reading: Yes English.

Working Conditions

(Applicable local workplace laws and statutes should be included in the description of working conditions) This role is based in a combination of offices, site, and clean room environment.

Additional Job Description

Ready to join us? At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

Equal opportunities

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at‑risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com. Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading market positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence & critical care, and infusion care. Our products provide a range of clinical and economic benefits including infection prevention, protection of at‑risk skin, improved patient outcomes and reduced total cost of care. If you would like to know how we intend to use your data following your application please refer to our full data privacy policy on the following link: https://www.convatecgroup.com/privacy-policy/.