Job Title
EHS & Facilities Manager
Location
Alfreton
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 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)
1. Develop, implement, and enforce HSE policies tailored to manufacturing operations
2. Ensure compliance with UK legislation including:
3. Health & Safety at Work Act
4. PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
5. LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
6. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
7. Conduct risk assessments, safe systems of work (SSOW), and method statements for production activities
8. Lead incident investigations (including near misses) using root cause analysis methods.
9. Drive behavioural safety programmes and embed a strong shop-floor safety culture
10. Ensure machine safety and guarding compliance.
11. Deliver HSE training for operators, engineers, and contractors
Environmental & Sustainability
12. Monitor and control waste management, emissions, and environmental impact of manufacturing/site processes
13. Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations
14. Lead energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across the site
15. Manage hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal
Facilities & Operations Support
16. Oversee maintenance and reliability of site infrastructure, including:
17. Utilities (power, water, compressed air, HVAC)
18. Building fabric and structural integrity
19. Fire detection systems
20. Manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and ensure minimal disruption to production
21. Work closely with Operations to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
22. Lead facilities-related projects (site upgrades, layout changes, capital improvements)
23. Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and emergency systems
Contractor & Supplier Management
24. Manage contractors on-site, ensuring safe systems of work and compliance with site rules
25. Oversee facilities service providers (maintenance, cleaning, security, waste management)
26. Conduct contractor inductions and performance reviews
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
27. Act as a key member of the site leadership team supporting operational goals
28. Drive continuous improvement initiatives
29. Track and report KPIs including: Lost Time Injuries (LTI), Near miss reporting, Equipment uptime / downtime and Maintenance compliance
Education & Experience Requirements
30. Significant experience in HSE and/or Facilities Management within a manufacturing or industrial environment
31. Strong knowledge of machinery safety, engineering controls, and production risks
32. Proven ability to manage audits, compliance inspections, and certifications
33. Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
34. Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
35. Ability to influence shop-floor behaviour and senior leadership
36. NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum), Diploma preferred
37. IOSH Managing Safely / Chartered Membership (desirable)
38. Experience with ISO standards: ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) ISO 14001 (Environmental)
39. Engineering or Facilities Management qualification (advantageous)
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
Fully site based
What we Offer
40. Holiday entitlement
41. Pension scheme
42. Medical Cash Plan Cover
43. Death in Service Benefit
44. Electric Car Scheme
45. 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment
46. Employee Assistance Program
47. Comprehensive product training and full internal support.