At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the EHS program, ensuring compliance and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to environmental health and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, comprehensive health coverage, and paid parental leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace safety and environmental compliance while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in EHS, NEBOSH Diploma, and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 77000 - 96000 £ per year.
About the Role
Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist responsible for leading the EHS program at the Abingdon, UK facility.
Provides site-level ownership and leadership for health, safety, and environmental compliance in a complex manufacturing and laboratory environment.
Work Schedule
On-site, Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, with occasional nights/weekends and emergency response as required.
Responsibilities
- Own and lead the site EHS management system, acting as primary point of contact and subject matter expert.
- Translate EHS strategy into site-level objectives, programs, and performance metrics.
- Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership, mentoring, and planning to the site EHS Specialist.
- Ensure compliance with UK legislation (Health and Safety at Work etc. Act1974, COSHH, DSEAR, PUWER, Environmental Permitting Regulations, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order).
- Maintain legal registers, regulatory applicability assessments, and compliance documentation.
- Lead EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions, including preparation, execution, and closure of findings.
- Oversee risk assessment programs for manufacturing processes, laboratories, equipment, and new technology introductions.
- Establish and monitor site EHS KPIs, trends, and performance reporting.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams for safe installation, operation, and maintenance of toxic and hazardous gas systems.
- Own hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and toxic gas safety programs, including governance, procedures, and engineering control strategies.
- Provide EHS leadership for manufacturing, laboratory, and cleanroom safety programs (machine safety, laser safety, hazardous gases, contractor safety).
- Partner with engineering, facilities, and vendors to approve safe design, installation, commissioning, and modification of tools and equipment.
- Define the site EHS training strategy and ensure delivery of regulatory-required and role-based training programs.
- Champion a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, engagement, and accountability at all levels.
- Lead investigations of significant incidents, near-misses, and high‑potential events, applying root cause analysis and ensuring corrective and preventive actions.
- Serve as the site EHS lead during emergency events, coordinating response activities and post‑incident recovery.
- Ensure site emergency preparedness programs, response teams, drills, and equipment readiness.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Expert knowledge of UK EHS regulatory requirements and practical application in manufacturing, laboratory, or high‑hazard environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead site-level EHS programs and influence senior leaders.
- Strong risk assessment, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities in complex technical environments.
- Proven experience managing EHS professionals or acting as the site EHS lead.
- Excellent communication skills to engage regulators, leadership, employees, and contractors.
- Experience supporting the safe use and control of toxic and hazardous gases, including monitoring systems, emergency procedures, and compliance with DSEAR and COSHH.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Environmental Health & Safety.
- NEBOSH Diploma (Level6) or equivalent professional qualification.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading EHS programs in semiconductor manufacturing, cleanroom, laboratory, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Experience implementing and sustaining HSG65 principles, ISO14001 and ISO45001 management systems.
- Chartered status (CMIOSH) or working toward chartership.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary range of £77,000 – £96,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
- Paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and other benefits that allow employees to share in Snap’s long-term success.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Snap Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities under all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We comply with EEO and disability/vets statements.
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