EHS Advisor

Department: Health, Safety & Environment

Location: Huntingdon, UK

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine. Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.

• Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible
• Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly
• Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve
• Integrity – we deliver on our promises
• Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

Purpose of Role: The EHS Advisor will play a key role in supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S) systems at our cutting-edge printhead manufacturing facility. This position is instrumental in driving the company’s safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting best practices across all departments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate regular fire drills and emergency response training and monitor follow-up actions and ensure site readiness.
• Occupational Health Surveillance: Maintain a health surveillance schedule and liaise with occupational health providers. Track employee assessments in relation to exposure risks.
• COSHH & MSDS Management: Audit chemical inventory and ensure up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Support risk control and awareness for all hazardous substances used in ink and solvent processes.
• Chemical Awareness & Storage: Deliver chemical handling and segregation training. Audit chemical/waste storage in production and R&D areas. Assist in SOP development for chemical use and storage.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct and support risk assessments for manufacturing, R&D, and office areas. Collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions and controls.
• Waste Management: Liaise with waste contractors and maintain compliance records.
• Permit to Work & LOTO: Train staff and contractors on Lockout/Tagout and Permit to Work procedures. Ensure correct documentation is submitted and stored for contractor activities.
• CDM & Contractor Management: Contribute to the development and enforcement of contractor management protocols. Conduct pre-qualification checks and distribute annual questionnaires.
• Ensures all EH&S processes and procedures are implemented and standardized across UK manufacturing facilities and to make sure our international sites are all compliant.
• Works closely with Engineering and Facilities on special projects involving plant construction, equipment design, and hazardous assessments.
• Assists in all aspects of incident investigation including verifying root cause and approving the implementation of preventative actions.
• Ensures emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations.
• Maintains Chemical Hazardous waste program including chemical area inspections.
• Health & Safety Training: Maintain a training matrix for statutory and role-specific training. Coordinate sessions on PUWER, DSE, First Aid, Fire Marshal, and more.
• Drafting procedures & Document Control: Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments. Ensure documentation is version-controlled and compliant with audit standards.
• Maintaining site EHS statistics, generating reports, and providing analysis to support decision making.
• Waste management – manage the disposal of controlled waste to meet legal requirements and maintaining records of waste transactions.
• Supporting site emergency planning systems and facilitating scheduled emergency drills.
• Supporting EHS Reps and Near Miss meetings, contributing to the EHS Committee.
• Supporting incident/accident investigations, providing advisory input, and developing improvement plans.
• Conducting EHS internal audits and site inspections, ensuring EHS compliance standards are upheld.
• Support with the annual Air Pollution and WEEE submissions.
• Support and facilitate EHS improvements plans and H&S projects.

Required Skills and Experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar EHS Advisor role in a manufacturing, engineering, printing or technical environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK H&S legislation (PUWER, COSHH, CDM Regulations).
• Previous experience and knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and Incident investigation.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver H&S training and engage operational teams.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office); experience with SHEQ or other H&S systems preferred.
• Experience with chemical safety and environmental compliance is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated and organized, with a strong ability to set priorities and manage ambiguity.

Qualifications:

• IOSH Managing Safely or IOSH Working Safely.
• First Aid at Work, Fire Warden, or Manual Handling Instructor certification.
• Familiarity with waste regulations and air emissions compliance.
• Understanding of Lean/5S methodologies.

Person Specification:

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities.
• Able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to support a high-tech, safety-conscious manufacturing site and contribute to meaningful improvements in workplace safety and environmental performance.

Submit your CV and a cover letter stating how you meet the requirements of the vacancy and why you are interested. Email it to recruitment@xaar.com.