Senior Industrial Hygienist

Irwin & Colton Limited; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Industrial Hygienist
Location: North West (relocation package offered)
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 Plus Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to advance your career with a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

Do you want to take on a pivotal role in Industrial Hygiene management for a company driving innovation in research and development?

How does joining an organisation with a global footprint, spanning North America, Europe, and Asia sound to you?

We're looking for a Senior Industrial Hygienist to join this industry-leading company. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with UK regulations on chemical, biological, and physical hazards across multiple sites. You'll be responsible for developing exposure monitoring plans, verifying containment measures, and leading health & safety initiatives in a high-hazard environment.

Responsibilities of the Senior Industrial Hygienist will include:

• Strategically developing and overseeing industrial hygiene programs, including air sampling, exposure monitoring, and containment validation, ensuring alignment with global best practices.
• Leading and directing qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for dust, solvent exposure, noise, and ergonomics, providing expert guidance on mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring and driving compliance with UK regulations, including COSHH and API handling, while managing ChemDoc systems and overseeing PPE programs.
• Influencing and collaborating with senior EHS, production, and engineering leaders to embed industrial hygiene excellence across operations.
• Shaping and implementing high-impact safety training initiatives and occupational health protocols to enhance workplace health and safety culture.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Science/Occupational Hygiene and BOHS Licentiate/Chartered Membership.
• Experience in industrial hygiene within pharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret monitoring data and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a standalone role, with the potential for long-term expansion of the team.