Senior EHS Specialist

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

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist in Witney to ensure operations are safe and compliant with UK regulations. The role demands strong organizational skills and a proactive EHS background. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including a pension scheme, private healthcare, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Defined-contribution pension scheme

Share ownership scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (or be working towards this).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Broad EHS experience, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret business standards and UK regulations.
• Ensure compliance is reflected in site policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Contractor management

Incident response and investigation

Compliance audits

Time management

Excellent communication

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 Witney. In this role, you will play a key part in keeping our operations safe and compliant. You’ll interpret business standards and UK regulations, ensure these are reflected in site policies and procedures, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to aid implementation.

You’ll 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

You’ll 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, 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.

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 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 : Range Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable