About Us
Transvac is a world leader in providing innovative, custom-designed Ejector systems for the process industries. With 50+ years of experience and thousands of Ejectors supplied, we have built a strong reputation backed by a comprehensive list of worldwide references across various industries, including energy, oil & gas, water, chemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals.
Job Title
EHS & Facilities Manager
Location
Alfreton
Job Summary
To lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Facilities management across the manufacturing site at Transvac (Alfreton, Derbyshire), ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient production environment. The role supports operational performance by minimising risk, maintaining critical infrastructure, and ensuring all plant, equipment, and facilities operate reliably and safely.
Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
* Develop, implement, and enforce HSE policies tailored to manufacturing operations
* Ensure compliance with UK legislation including:
* Health & Safety at Work Act
* PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
* LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
* COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
* Conduct risk assessments, safe systems of work (SSOW), and method statements for production activities
* Lead incident investigations (including near misses) using root cause analysis methods
* Drive behavioural safety programmes and embed a strong shop-floor safety culture
* Ensure machine safety and guarding compliance
* Deliver HSE training for operators, engineers, and contractors
Environmental & Sustainability
* Monitor and control waste management, emissions, and environmental impact of manufacturing/site processes
* Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations
* Lead energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across the site
* Manage hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal
Facilities & Operations Support
* Oversee maintenance and reliability of site infrastructure, including:
* Utilities (power, water, compressed air, HVAC)
* Building fabric and structural integrity
* Fire detection systems
* Manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and ensure minimal disruption to production
* Work closely with Operations to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
* Lead facilities-related projects (site upgrades, layout changes, capital improvements)
* Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and emergency systems
Contractor & Supplier Management
* Manage contractors on-site, ensuring safe systems of work and compliance with site rules
* Oversee facilities service providers (maintenance, cleaning, security, waste management)
* Conduct contractor inductions and performance reviews
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
* Act as a key member of the site leadership team supporting operational goals
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives
* Track and report KPIs including: Lost Time Injuries (LTI), Near miss reporting, Equipment uptime/downtime, and Maintenance compliance
Education & Experience Requirements
* Significant experience in HSE and/or Facilities Management within a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Strong knowledge of machinery safety, engineering controls, and production risks
* Proven ability to manage audits, compliance inspections, and certifications
* Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
* Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
* Ability to influence shop‑floor behaviour and senior leadership
* NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum), Diploma preferred
* IOSH Managing Safely / Chartered Membership (desirable)
* Experience with ISO standards:
o ISO 45001 (Health & Safety)
o ISO 14001 (Environmental)
* Engineering or Facilities Management qualification (advantageous)
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
Fully site based
What We Offer
* Holiday entitlement
* Pension scheme
* Medical Cash Plan Cover
* Death in Service Benefit
* Electric Car Scheme
* 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment
* Employee Assistance Program
* Comprehensive product training and full internal support
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