EHS Technician I

Abbott; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an EHS Technician I to join their Environmental Health & Safety team in Witney. This role involves supporting EHS compliance and improving practices within the organization. Candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate, strong communication skills, and some experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Defined-contribution pension scheme

Share ownership scheme

Private healthcare

Wellbeing initiatives such as yoga and allotments

Qualifications

• Experience responding to EHS legal requirements and implementing EHS systems.
• Proactive and knowledgeable EHS professional ideally with manufacturing experience.
• Comfortable delivering training and conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise site on EHS compliance and best practices.
• Develop and implement systems, training, and programs to improve EHS performance.
• Provide guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence across departments

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

EHS Technician I

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

ABOUT OUR DIABETES CARE DIVISION

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

World Leader in Glucose Monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings. Our Centre of Excellence in Witney is at the heart of innovation, producing electrodes and biosensors that support the day-to-day management of diabetes. The site has played a key role in the development of the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System and its successors, including FreeStyle Libre 2, FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre Sense.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for an EHS Technician I to join our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team in Witney. In this role, you will support and advise the site to ensure EHS compliance and drive best practices across the business. You’ll help develop and implement systems, training, and programs that improve EHS performance and support the safe development of new products and equipment.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be a proactive and knowledgeable EHS professional, ideally with experience in a manufacturing environment. You’ll be confident delivering training, conducting risk assessments, and advising on regulatory compliance. You’ll also be comfortable working across teams and levels of the organisation, providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or Environment.
• Experience responding to EHS legal requirements and implementing EHS systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and advise across departments.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visi o.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you’ll be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in diabetes care. You’ll work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative solutions that improve lives. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a company culture that values scientific excellence and innovation.

In addition to a competitive salary, Abbott offers a highly attractive benefits package including a defined-contribution pension scheme, share ownership scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives including onsite allotments, couch to 5k campaigns, bee keeping, yoga and more!

APPLY NOW

If you’re passionate about EHS and eager to contribute to a safer, more sustainable future in healthcare, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in advancing diabetes care and making a positive impact on the world.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering

DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION: United Kingdom > Witney : Production Facility

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable