EHS Manager

TN United Kingdom; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty chemicals seeks an Environment, Health & Safety Manager for their Wantage site. The role involves ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation, driving EHS initiatives, and leading safety audits. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in an industrial setting, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday per annum

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Free parking and an on-site subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety or related field.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Championing a safe working environment and promoting the environmental agenda.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Managing and continuously improving ISO14001 and ISO45001 accreditations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety

Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

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MACDERMID ALPHA ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
MacDermid Alpha is a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day.

Through the innovation of specialty chemicals and materials under our Alpha, Compugraphics, Electrolube, Kester, and MacDermid Enthone brands, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions provides solutions that power electronics interconnection. We serve all global regions and every step of device manufacturing within each segment of the electronics supply chain. Our solutions enable our customers’ manufacture of extraordinary electronic devices at high productivity and reduced cycle time.

FILM & SMART SURFACE SOLUTIONS (F&SSS)

Film & Smart Surface Solutions (F&SSS) are currently active in more than 50 countries. The main production location is in the UK, with plans in place to realize a second production location in Asia. Our R&D and Technical centres are already in all three territories, Americas, Asia and Europe.

Our target for the F&SSS division is to become the market leader in the in-mold electronics space for the automotive industry. As the industry transitions to unprecedented new levels of vehicle connectivity and autonomy, the consumer demand for clear and efficient control and information presented as part of a stunning automotive interior at the human-machine interface, grows rapidly. This is a unique opportunity to be part of this division to gain substantial market share.

Our most recent division capitalizes on emerging trends in human-machine interfaces, displays and in-mold electronics in the automotive industry. The division combines our extensive offering of specialty films for the industrial and automotive industries with our developing portfolio of flexible and formable conductive and non-conductive inks. The combination of these products with our in-depth materials and process expertise enables our customers to create formed, structurally rigid three-dimensional automotive controls and displays, that are at the forefront of modern cockpit aesthetics and functionality.

Who are we looking for?

The Environment, Health & Safety Manager (EH&S) is an integral role at the Wantage site and part of the management team. The role will be responsible for providing full cycle Health & Safety support across the business, driving and implementing strategy and for promoting a culture of continuous improvement in line with business objectives. The EH&S Manager will have responsibility for providing leadership and guidance to specific projects in addition to discharging their duties required to ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.

What will you be doing?

• Championing a safe working environment and promoting the environmental agenda.
• Developing, implementing and updating policies and procedures.
• Driving EHS training and communication.
• Designing and implementing environmental management systems.
• Managing and continuously improvingISO14001 and ISO45001 accreditations.
• Establishing a comprehensive program of safety audits, site walks and inspections, Gemba walks, risk assessments and developing emergency business continuity plans.
• Leading investigations, record and report on all accidents and near miss incidents and drive to close out with root cause rigor.
• Providing reports to senior management on current safety initiatives, identifying exposures and opportunities, and report on KPIs.
• Leading H&Smeetings, the election of H&S representatives and manage actions arising.
• Being the site lead at corporate EHS meetings and interpreting corporate wide initiatives.
• Liaising effectively with regulatory authorities on all environmental and health & safety issues for the site

Who are You?

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field
• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing / industrial setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK Health & Safety Legislation
• Experience of carrying out and documenting risk assessments
• Experience in environmental management

What competencies will you need?

• Trained in accident / incident investigation
• Competent in writing Safe Working Procedures and carrying out risk assessments
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication Skills
• Problem-solving Skills
• In-depth knowledge of regulations
• Organisational and time management skills
• High degree of technical proficiency
• Ability to lead projects
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to manage own workload without supervision and meet deadlines
• Passionate in the promotion of good health, safety and environmental culture

We are Offering...

A competitive range of benefits are available including:

• 25 days holiday per annum
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Free parking and an on site subsidised canteen!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran #LI-IF1