EHS Specialist
Givaudan · Ashford · £8–£10/hr (stated in the posting)
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
Purpose
As an EHS Specialist, you will be under the leadership of EHS Manager giving support for daily job and specifically in one or more EHS specializations. Promote the EHS culture across the organization.
Main Responsibilities
- Conducting EHS Orientation training for new employees and contractors
- Facilitating toolbox meetings and delivering other EHS training
- Helping with the development of EHS procedures and tracking their implementation
- Organizing regular site safety inspections with department/area owners; reporting findings and following up on their correction & prevention
- Following up all audit findings; and evaluate the efficiency of their corrective & preventive actions
- Helping to organize site EHS committee meetings and following up on all actions agreed in the committee meeting
- Keeping good/regular liaison with authorities related to Environment, Health and Safety; reporting to EHS Manager any clue of authority concerns
- Carrying out incident investigations and proposing corrective actions to be implemented
- Helping with risk assessment and providing solutions to minimize risks
- Educate, monitor, and train personnel on safe work procedures
- Execute and track completion of site EHS training compliance calendar activities
- Follow procedures to monitor health and safety at designated locations
- Conduct inspections on periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures
Academic Background
- University degree in chemistry, Engineering, EHS or other related field
- NEBOSH or Equivalent qualification
Professional Experience
- At least 2 years of working experience in the chemical/manufacturing industry
- 5+ years of experience in the EHS specialization
Technical Skills
- Fluent English, local Language essential
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Any 8-10 of the technical competencies according to EHS specialization domain
Our Benefits:
- Attractive package with benefits, including bonus.
- Pension Scheme, private medical insurance
- UK Life Assurance plan
- Givaudan discount club
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.