HSEQ Specialist - Systems

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Retirement plans

Health programs

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for development

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH is seeking a HSEQ Specialist – Systems to join their Trafford Park team in Manchester. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing and managing the Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and ISO14001, as well as overseeing site-wide legal and environmental compliance.

This position offers competitive compensation packages, a global bonus program, and various benefits to support financial security, health, and well-being. LANXESS is dedicated to diversity and the professional development of every individual.

Qualifications

• Experienced HSEQ Specialist from a manufacturing background.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 & ISO14001 compliance.
• Ability to coordinate audits and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update HSEQ systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and ISO standards.
• Manage environmental data and performance reporting.

Skills

HSEQ systems knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Training skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Job description

Job Highlights

LANXESS UK is now recruiting a HSEQ Specialist – Systems to work at our Trafford Park site. LANXESS is looking for an experienced HSEQ Specialist - Systems to enhance and manage our Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Management System. This role will ensure ISO9001 & ISO14001 compliance and oversee site-wide legal and environmental compliance, audits, training, and sustainability initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and update HSEQ systems, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, ISO standards, and waste management
• Coordinate internal audits and lead incident investigations
• Manage environmental data, performance reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate on safety training and HSEQ improvement initiatives

Experience / Skills

You will be an experienced HSEQ Specialist from a manufacturing background with a relevant degree qualification. You’ll need a strong knowledge of HSEQ systems, regulatory compliance, and ISO standards, plus skills in data analysis, training, and cross‑functional teamwork. You will be happy being site based and enjoy building relationships and encouraging a culture focused on safety and sustainability.

Regular Contract

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• A variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work‑life balance support, flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development through formal and informal learning.
• Diversity and inclusion commitment to support the development of every individual.

Lanxess UK is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team.