Senior EHS Specialist

Abbott; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to join their Environmental Health & Safety team in Witney, England. This role involves ensuring compliance with UK regulations and enhancing safety practices across the site. The ideal candidate should possess a NEBOSH Diploma and have broad EHS experience, particularly in manufacturing. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a pension scheme, are offered to the successful applicant.

Benefits

Defined-contribution pension scheme

Share ownership scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Onsite wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in contractor management, incident response, and compliance audits.
• Broad EHS experience ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in managing specific EHS programmes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret standards and UK regulations for site policies.
• Collaborate with teams for effective implementation.
• Manage EHS initiatives tailored to site needs.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Time management

EHS experience

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Senior EHS Specialist

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.

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 a Senior EHS Specialist to join our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team in this role you will play a key part in keeping our operations safe and compliant. Youll interpret business standards and UK regulations ensure these are reflected in site policies and procedures and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to aid implementation.

Youll share your expertise in areas such as :

• Contractor management
• Incident response and investigation
• Compliance audits
• Managing specific EHS programmes tailored to site needs

ABOUT YOU

Youll be an ambitious and proactive EHS professional with strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the business

To be successful you will ideally have :

• A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (or be working towards this)
• A degree in Science or Engineering (beneficial but not essential)
• Broad EHS experience ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Excellent communication and time management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced changing environment

We will also consider applicants with a NEBOSH General Certificate and suitable experience who are working towards a Diploma or equivalent.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott youll be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in diabetes care. Youll work on cutting‑edge technology and contribute to innovative solutions that improve lives.

In addition to a competitive salary Abbott offers a highly attractive benefits package including :

• Defined‑contribution pension scheme
• Share ownership scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance

Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives including onsite allotments bee keeping yoga and more!

APPLY NOW

If youre 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

Range Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

Not specified

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

Yes 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Not Applicable

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Senior IC

KEY SKILLS

• Anti Money Laundering
• Collection And Recovery
• Domestic
• Fusion
• Air Conditioning
• Brokerage

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

EXPERIENCE

years

VACANCY

1