Department: Health, Safety & Environment
Location: Huntingdon, UK
Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.
Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.
Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible
Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly
Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve
Integrity – we deliver on our promises
Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other
Purpose of Role:
The EHS Advisor will play a key role in supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S) systems at our cutting-edge printhead manufacturing facility. This position is instrumental in driving the company’s safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting best practices across all departments.
Key Accountabilities:
* Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate regular fire drills and emergency response training and monitor follow-up actions and ensure site readiness.
* Occupational Health Surveillance: Maintain a health surveillance schedule and liaise with occupational health providers. Track employee assessments in relation to exposure risks.
* Provides EH&S leadership, training and operational support to all levels of the organization.
* COSHH & MSDS Management: Audit chemical inventory and ensure up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Support risk control and awareness for all hazardous substances used in ink and solvent processes.
* Chemical Awareness & Storage: Deliver chemical handling and segregation training. Audit chemical/waste storage in production and R&D areas. Assist in SOP development for chemical use and storage.
* Risk Assessments: Conduct and support risk assessments for manufacturing, R&D, and office areas. Collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions and controls.
* Waste Management: Liaise with waste contractors and maintain compliance records.
* Permit to Work & LOTO: Train staff and contractors on Lockout/Tagout and Permit to Work procedures. Ensure correct documentation is submitted and stored for contractor activities.
* CDM & Contractor Management: Contribute to the development and enforcement of contractor management protocols. Conduct pre-qualification checks and distribute annual questionnaires.
* Ensures all EH&S processes and procedures are implemented and standardized across UK manufacturing facilities and to make sure our international sites are all compliant.
* Works closely with Engineering and Facilities on special projects involving plant construction, equipment design, and hazardous assessments.
* Assists in all aspects of incident investigation including verifying root cause and approving the implementation of preventative actions
* Ensures emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations.
* Maintains Chemical Hazardous waste program including chemical area inspections.
* Health & Safety Training: Maintain a training matrix for statutory and role-specific training. Coordinate sessions on PUWER, DSE, First Aid, Fire Marshal, and more.
* Drafting procedures & Document Control: Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments. Ensure documentation is version-controlled and compliant with audit standards.
* Maintaining site EHS statistics, generating reports, and providing analysis to support decision making.
* Waste management – manage the disposal of controlled waste to meet legal requirements and maintaining records of waste transactions.
* Supporting site emergency planning systems and facilitating scheduled emergency drills.
* Supporting EHS Reps and Near Miss meetings, contributing to the EHS Committee.
* Supporting incident/ accident investigations, providing advisory input, and developing improvement plans.
* Conducting EHS internal audits and site inspections, ensuring EHS compliance standards are upheld.
* Support with the annual Air Pollution and WEEE submissions.
* Support and facilitate EHS improvements plans and H&S projects.
Required Skills and Experience:
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential).
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar EHS Advisor role in a manufacturing, engineering, printing or technical environment.
* Solid knowledge of UK H&S legislation (PUWER, COSHH, CDM Regulations).
* Previous experience and knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems
* Experience in Root Cause Analysis and Incident investigation.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver H&S training and engage operational teams.
* Strong IT skills (MS Office); experience with SHEQ or other H&S systems preferred.
* Experience with chemical safety and environmental compliance is highly desirable.
* Self-motivated and organized, with a strong ability to set priorities and manage ambiguity.
Qualifications:
* IOSH Managing Safely or IOSH Working Safely.
* First Aid at Work, Fire Warden, or Manual Handling Instructor certification.
* Familiarity with waste regulations and air emissions compliance.
* Understanding of Lean/5S methodologies.
Person Specification:
* Highly organized and detail oriented.
* Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
* Self-motivated and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities.
* Able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to support a high-tech, safety-conscious manufacturing site and contribute to meaningful improvements in workplace safety and environmental performance.
Submit your CV and a cover letter stating how you meet the requirements of the vacancy and why you are interested. Email it torecruitment@xaar.com .
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