EHS Specialist

Givaudan; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Givaudan discount club

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Givaudan is seeking an EHS Specialist to support daily operations under the EHS Manager, promoting health, safety and environmental culture across the site.

You will lead training sessions, conduct inspections, investigations and risk assessments, and help implement EHS procedures while liaising with authorities and site teams to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• University degree in chemistry, engineering, EHS or related field.
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EHS orientation training for new employees and contractors.
• Facilitate toolbox meetings and deliver EHS training.
• Help with development of EHS procedures and track their implementation.
• Organize regular site safety inspections with department/area owners; report findings and follow up on corrective actions.
• Follow up all audit findings; evaluate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Help organize site EHS committee meetings and follow up on actions.
• Liaise with authorities related to Environment, Health and Safety; report to EHS Manager any concerns.
• Carry out incident investigations and propose corrective actions.
• Assist with risk assessment and provide solutions to minimize risks.
• Educate and train personnel on safe work procedures.
• Execute and track completion of site EHS training calendar activities.
• Monitor health and safety at designated locations.
• Conduct inspections to detect code violations, hazards, and improper practices.

Skills

Fluent English

Local language

Education

University degree in chemistry, engineering, EHS or related field

NEBOSH or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As an EHS Specialist, you will be under the leadership of EHS Manager giving support for daily job and specifically in one or more EHS specializations. Promote the EHS culture across the organization. Main Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Conducting EHS Orientation training for new employees and contractors
• Facilitating toolbox meetings and delivering other EHS training
• Helping with the development of EHS procedures and tracking their implementation
• Organizing regular site safety inspections with department/area owners; reporting findings and following up on their correction & prevention
• Following up all audit findings; and evaluate the efficiency of their corrective & preventive actions
• Helping to organize site EHS committee meetings and following up on all actions agreed in the committee meeting
• Keeping good/regular liaison with authorities related to Environment, Health and Safety; reporting to EHS Manager any clue of authority concerns
• Carrying out incident investigations and proposing corrective actions to be implemented
• Helping with risk assessment and providing solutions to minimize risks
• Educate, monitor, and train personnel on safe work procedures
• Execute and track completion of site EHS training compliance calendar activities
• Follow procedures to monitor health and safety at designated locations
• Conduct inspections on periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures

Qualifications

• University degree in chemistry, Engineering, EHS or other related field
• NEBOSH or Equivalent qualification

Professional Experience

• At least 2 years of working experience in the chemical/manufacturing industry
• 5+ years of experience in the EHS specialization

Technical Skills

• Fluent English, local Language essential
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Any 8-10 of the technical competencies according to EHS specialization domain

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature., At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone - regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances - is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Join us in making a difference together.

Benefits

• Attractive package with benefits, including bonus.
• Pension Scheme, private medical insurance
• UK Life Assurance plan
• Givaudan discount club
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development