Site Environmental Health & Safety Co-Ordinator

Are you looking for an opportunity to build a career in Environmental, Health & Safety while making a real impact in a manufacturing environment?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Haverhill, United Kingdom (on-site role). Be part of a flexible, adaptable and growth-oriented Environmental, Health & Safety team where together we can make a real impact on site safety and compliance. You will join a close-knit team of three professionals who are committed to supporting your learning and development from day one.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, confident, driven and proactive individual who enjoys challenges, takes ownership, demonstrates initiative and is motivated to deliver results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

 

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) function.

 • Maintain EHS records, training documentation, compliance data and department databases.

 • Coordinate Health & Safety training activities and occupational health appointments.

 • Support the reporting, tracking and follow-up of incidents, near misses and corrective actions.

 • Prepare EHS reports, presentations and performance metrics for site leadership.

 • Participate in workplace inspections, audits and risk assessment activities across the manufacturing site.

 • Work closely with employees, contractors and managers to promote a positive safety culture.

 • Coordinate waste management activities and maintain environmental compliance records.

 • Spend time within the production environment to understand operations and support practical EHS improvements.

 

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Previous experience in an administrative, coordination or operational support role.

 • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

 • Genuine interest in Environmental, Health & Safety and workplace compliance.

 • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously.

 • Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or operational environment.

 • Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with stakeholders at all levels.

 • Good Microsoft Office skills and ability to work with multiple systems and databases.

 • Proactive approach with a willingness to learn, take ownership, apply analytical thinking and continuously develop new skills.

 • Ability to work independently, make objective decisions, remain resilient under pressure and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.

 

How Would You Stand Out?

• Previous experience supporting Health & Safety, Quality, Manufacturing or Compliance activities.

 • Awareness of Environmental, Health & Safety legislation, auditing or risk management processes.

 • IOSH Working Safely or similar Health & Safety training or certification.

 

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to build an Environmental, Health & Safety career within a global manufacturing organisation.

 • Hands-on exposure to both operational and compliance activities across the site.

 • Supportive and highly flexible team environment.

 • Structured learning, coaching and development opportunities.

 • Clear opportunities for internal progression and career growth.

 • Chance to make a meaningful contribution to employee safety and site performance from day one.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more