Health, Safety & Enviroment Manager

Unifrax Limited; Rainford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen, a leader in specialty materials, seeks a Health & Safety professional to implement policies, conduct risk assessments, and lead safety audits in a dynamic production environment in the United Kingdom. The role includes coordinating incident investigations, delivering training, and driving continual safety improvements with cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will stay current with regulations, mentor the safety team, and promote wellbeing initiatives across the site to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• NEBOSH/OSHA certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to mitigate hazards.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training and resources on health and safety best practices.

Skills

Health and safety regulations

Risk assessments

Safety audits

Training and awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

NEBOSH/OSHA desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S or related field

Job description

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety policies and programs in line with organizational goals.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, analyse root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Provide training and resources to employees on health and safety best practices to ensure compliance and awareness.
• Monitor health and safety performance metrics, preparing reports for management and recommending improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate health and safety practices into daily operations.
• Stay current with local, national, and international health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Serve as the primary contact for health and safety inquiries and represent the organization in regulatory discussions.
• Manage and mentor health and safety team members to align with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Promote employee wellness initiatives to enhance overall workplace health.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to conduct effective risk assessments and safety audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to risk management.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA) are highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.