Nexperia aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are hiring now expanding our site Environmental Health and Safety team by hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join us on a full-time basis on our state-of-the-art facility in Greater Manchester.
What you will do:
As EHS Advisor you will make a tangible impact by supporting the EHS Manager in promoting a positive culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site. In this pivotal role, you will support the EHS Manager to ensure compliance with all corporate and UK statutory EHS requirements, while working to create a safer, more sustainable work environment. You will be responsible for driving key initiatives that enhance EHS performance and support global goals for reducing CO2 emissions. Nexperia Manchester employ over 1200 talented individuals working together to produce over 14,000 semiconductor wafers each week.
This position provides you with a exciting opportunity to build relationships, locally and globally ,driving change and make a positive impact with the opportunity to progress within a global organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
•Supporting the EHS Manager in ensuring compliance with corporate and UK statutory EHS regulations, including ISO14001 and ISO45001 accreditation audits.
•Coordinating and performing risk assessments, managing the site’s risk assessment program and ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions.
•Managing the incident and accident reporting system, validating the completion of corrective actions and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
•Overseeing internal EHS audits and lead the internal audit program to ensure adherence to policies and identify areas for improvement.
•Supporting the coordination of environmental permit applications, license variations, and ensuring compliance with environmental monitoring requirements (e.g., air emissions, groundwater).
•Providing technical support for waste management processes, chemical safety (REACH, CLP, COMAH), and maintaining the chemical safety database.
•Leading and coordinating EHS training programs, emergency response procedures, and crisis management processes as needed.
•Assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, supporting global CO2 reduction initiatives, and contributing to the company’s CSR audits and environmental performance improvements.
What You Will Need:
We are looking for an EHS advisor who is eager to learn and develop while bringing expertise in key safety processes.
You will have the following:
Essential skills:
•IOSH, NVQ or NEBOSH general certificate in Occupational Heath and Safety. (or working towards a NEBOSH diploma is advantageous)
•A minimum of 1-2 years of industry experience within manufacturing or production within a similar industry
•Knowledge of EHS processes such as Operating permits, licenses, consents, COSHH etc
•Knowledge of ISO standards for auditing procedures
•A desire to make an impact, learn and progress
•Ability work as part of a team and individually
•Ability to work on site 5 days per week (Monday to Thursday 8am-4.30pm and Fridays until 2pm)
Desirable skills:
• Experience in working within semiconductor, chemical, gas, or similar manufacturing industries
What your benefits will include:
Remuneration & Reward – Starting salary of up to £40,000 (DOE), Annual Incentive Plan of up to 6%, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance.
Health & Wellbeing – 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, 2pm Friday finish, retail and entertainment reductions and a variety of sports and social clubs.
Professional Development – Opportunity to complete a leadership and management qualification, possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business with both management and technical pathways.
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuro-inclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030
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D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030
