EHS Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your role: We have an exciting opportunity for an EHS Officer role within our Gillingham (Dorset) site, packaged chemical warehouse.
The EHS Officer reports to the EHSS Manager. The job holder will carry out the assigned tasks with competence and will undertake any other reasonable duties which are assigned by EHSS Manager. As EHS Officer you will provide support and assistance to the EHSS Manager in ensuring that all operations at the Gillingham and Poole sites are compliant with all Company HS+E standards, policies and procedures and that these standards, policies and procedures are communicated & understood by all staff. You will ensure that all applicable Corporate and regulatory requirements (Control of Major Accident Hazards, Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme, hazardous waste, etc) are also communicated & understood with the objective of minimising potential harm to employees and non-employees, property, and the local environment.
Please note this is a 12 months Fixed Term maternity cover.
Who you are:
- Graduate degree or equivalent, preferably in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, hazardous waste management. Desirable - NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent
- Highly motivated & have the ability to work with limited supervision
- Computer literate. Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, risk management & conflict resolution skills
- Team player behaviour - thinks beyond own targets & area
- Pragmatic approach, organised & efficient time management
- Ability to provide leadership & a pro-active approach
- Ability to multitask & produce accurate work
- Your home location is a short drive of the Gillingham (Dorset) site. This role is office & warehouse based. And may require occasional travel to our Poole office
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for EHS Officer roles across Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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