Environmental Health & Safety Advisor (EHS)
Nexperia Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is a 13,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.
Nexperia aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are hiring now to expand our site Environmental Health and Safety team by hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join us on a full-time basis at our state-of-the-art facility in Greater Manchester.
What you will do:
As an EHS Advisor, you will support the EHS Manager in promoting a positive culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with all corporate and UK statutory EHS requirements, creating a safer, more sustainable work environment, and supporting global CO2 reduction goals. You will work with over 1200 talented individuals to produce over 14,000 semiconductor wafers weekly.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to build relationships locally and globally, drive change, and make a positive impact with potential for career progression within a global organization.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting compliance with corporate and UK statutory EHS regulations, including ISO14001 and ISO45001 audits.
* Coordinating risk assessments and managing the site’s risk assessment program, ensuring timely corrective actions.
* Managing incident and accident reporting systems, validating corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement.
* Overseeing internal EHS audits and leading the audit program to ensure policy adherence and identify improvements.
* Supporting environmental permit applications, license variations, and environmental monitoring compliance.
* Providing technical support for waste management, chemical safety (REACH, CLP, COMAH), and maintaining the chemical safety database.
* Leading EHS training programs, emergency response, and crisis management procedures.
* Assisting with reporting, supporting CO2 reduction initiatives, and contributing to CSR and environmental performance improvements.
What You Will Need:
We seek an eager-to-learn EHS advisor with expertise in safety processes.
Essential skills:
* IOSH, NVQ, or NEBOSH general certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or working towards a NEBOSH diploma is advantageous).
* 1-2 years of industry experience within manufacturing or a similar industry.
* Knowledge of EHS processes such as operating permits, licenses, COSHH, etc.
* Familiarity with ISO standards for auditing.
* A desire to learn, make an impact, and progress.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Availability to work on-site five days a week (Monday to Thursday 8:00-16:30 and Fridays until 14:00).
Desirable skills:
* Experience in semiconductor, chemical, gas, or similar manufacturing industries.
Benefits:
Remuneration & Reward: Up to £40,000 DOE, annual incentive up to 6%, pension up to 9%, recognition rewards, income protection, 12x salary life assurance.
Health & Wellbeing: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits, sick pay, on-site medical, subsidized canteen, employee assistance, early Friday finish, retail and entertainment discounts, sports and social clubs.
Professional Development: Leadership qualifications, funded academic support up to PhD, personal development plans, growth opportunities globally and internally.
CSR & Sustainability: Carbon neutrality target by 2035, responsible supplier practices, charitable leave.
Diversity & Inclusion: Neurodiversity in Business partner, Disability Confident Employer, Employee Resource Groups for neuro-inclusion, LGBTQ+, women in management (goal 30% by 2030).
D&I Statement:
Nexperia values diversity and inclusivity, providing accessible recruitment and a safe work environment. We support employee resource groups and aim to increase women in management to 30% by 2030.
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