EHS Specialist (Environmental)

Abbott Laboratories; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Witney is looking for an Environmental Specialist to optimize and implement EHS policies with a strong focus on environmental regulations. You will assess compliance with laws, maintain necessary permits, and support ISO 14001 Management Systems in a diverse role. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Environmental Science and has at least three years of experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Good salary

Personal budget including holiday pay and extra vacation days

13th month bonus

Special leave

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a similar role in a technical process environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations in the field of environment and ADR/IATA.
• Ability to apply ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve compliance with EHS standards.
• Maintain environmental permits in consultation with authorities.
• Support ISO 14001 Management System and perform audits.
• Lead incident investigations and prepare reports.

Skills

Strong knowledge of environmental regulations

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Continuous improvement focus

Education

University or HBO Environmental Science degree

Safety advisor ADR certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Environmental Specialist (EHS Specialist)

Abbott Weesp is an important location within the Abbott Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD). In state‑of‑the‑art production facilities, qualified employees produce raw materials (APIs) for medicines such as laxatives, hormones and the flu vaccine. For our pharmaceutical production site in Weesp, we are looking for a:

The primary task of the Environmental Specialist is to optimize and implement the EHS policy, with a focus on the Environment. You will join a team with various specialists related to safety, construction and the environment. You will have close contact with various disciplines within the Weesp site. You report to the EHS Manager.

What will you do?

• Assess, monitor, and improve compliance with Dutch and European laws and regulations and Abbott Technical EHS standards
• Request and maintain permits (incl. environmental, environmental and water law permits) in consultation with the government and the Abbott organization
• Support ISO 14001 Management System
  • Maintaining procedures and instructions
  • Providing training
  • Supporting regular and periodic consultations with production departments and other relevant stakeholders
  • Performing internal and external audits
  • Leading incident investigations and preparing reports
  • Writing up annual reports
• Review CAPEX projects against relevant legislation and EHS standards
• Act as a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (ADR/IATA)

This position is very diverse. One moment you are working on strategic policy, the next moment you are facilitating a training for colleagues on the shop floor. You will work within a team of motivated and driven colleagues.

What kind of knowledge and experience do you bring?

You are confident, a team player, work in a structured way, and are continuously focused on improvement. In addition, you have up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant regulations in the field of the environment and ADR/IATA, as well as standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. You can apply these to create and maintain a safe and healthy (working) environment.

You can also agree with the points below:

• You are in possession of a University or HBO Environmental Science degree, or a chemical or technical direction with additional training in environmental regulations
• You are in possession of a safety advisor ADR certificate or willing to obtain one
• You have at least three years of experience in a similar role in a technical process environment, such as the chemical and/or pharmaceutical industry
• In addition to the Dutch language, you also have a command of the English language, communicate easily, dare to speak to people and are a good listener

What do we have to offer you?

We offer you a good salary. You will also receive a personal budget, which includes holiday pay, 13th month, special leave and extra vacation days.

How do you apply?

We would like to receive your response if you are interested in this vacancy, and you recognize yourself in the profile above.

You can apply with your CV and motivation via our website. For more information, please contact Niels Dijkstra via [e-mail].

Part of our selection procedure is checking references and submitting a Certificate of Good Conduct.

In addition, an assessment can be part of the application process.