EHS Technician

EHS Technician (6 months contract)

Location: Towcester

Hours: 9.00am -5.00pm/8.00am-4.00pm

Salary: 35k-45k (Pro rota)

This is a 6-month contract supporting the Environmental, Health & Safety programme for high tech manufacturing company. Ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Environmental Monitoring and Sampling:
   
   
   
   
   • Conduct velocity testing to assess air movement in controlled environments.
   
   
   • Perform swab sampling and stack VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) monitoring for compliance and environmental health.
   
   
   • Maintain and monitor fume cabinets to ensure safe containment and operation.
   
   
   
   

1. Waste Management:
   
   
   
   
   • Oversee the bulking of hazardous waste (excluding collection preparation/coordination).
   
   
   • Analyse and characterise waste, liaising with waste vendors to ensure proper disposal.
   
   
   • Prepare hazardous waste for collection and maintain accurate logs and invoices for all site waste.
   
   
   
   

1. Compliance and Documentation:
   
   
   
   
   • Maintain COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and risk assessments.
   
   
   • Update and manage procedure documents to align with regulatory standards and site requirements.
   
   
   
   

1. Incident Response and Analysis:
   
   
   
   
   • Respond to calls for investigating spills, performing pH testing, and emergency phosphorus checks.
   
   
   • Conduct weekend analyses and provide rapid response to unplanned events to minimize risks.
   
   
   
   

1. Continuous Improvement:
   
   
   
   
   • Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for EHS program enhancement.
   
   
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive safety and sustainability initiatives.
   
   
   
   

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in EHS operations with knowledge of the management chemical and hazardous materials


• Expertise in hazardous waste management and environmental monitoring techniques.


• Knowledge of COSHH, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to respond effectively to emergencies.

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organisational abilities.