Environment Health and Safety Specialist
Job Introduction
Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.
Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business
The Opportunity
Assist Skipton Site EHS Manager in the implementation of new/amended Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and Standards to ensure effective deployment across site. Help to develop and continually improve site processes working alongside EHS Coordinator.
Role Responsibility
- Assist EHS & Facilities manager in rollout of Group Health & Safety Policies and Procedures at site level across all departments including COSHH, Engineering & Process Safety.
- Manage, maintain and develop site safety procedures and standards
- Develop & organise EHS documentation and processes in preparation for ISO14001 and ISO45001 certification
- Carry out regular safety training & maintain matrices across all departments
- Provide regular performance reports to EHS Manager to determine weekly/monthly progress on the annual safety strategy
- Work alongside health and safety reps to develop & coach departmental safety on site and enhance site safety culture.
- Assist in driving environmental improvement activities to reduce the sites environmental impact to air, water and land.
- Support in day to day H&S & Facilities activities where required.
The Ideal Candidate
- NEBOSH Cert / Diploma or Degree from an OHS Discipline
- ISO 14001 & 45001 Internal Auditor trained
- Positive, can do attitude
- Target driven
- Quality minded
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work cross-functionally
- Experience in carrying out risk assessments
- Thorough understanding of COSHH Regulations & Best practice
- Fundamental knowledge of UK H&S Legislation & HSE Regulations
- Practical experience in an operational environment required
Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates must complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. Dechra will pay for this check.
Package Description
- Average 36-hour working week (with a day off every other Friday!!)
- 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Plenty of training and development opportunities
- 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
- Option to buy a week's holiday each year
- 8% Employer Pension Contribution
- Free access to the Headspace App
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Free on-site parking and electric charging
About the Company
Dechra are a growing, global specialist in the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.