Health and Safety Specialist

At Diversey - Solenis, we're passionate about helping our customers create cleaner, safer, and healthier environments. As a global leader in cleaning and hygiene solutions, we provide innovative technologies, products, and services that support businesses across a wide range of industries.

From cleaning chemicals and floor care equipment to specialist tools and hygiene solutions for numerous sectors, we work alongside our customers to help them achieve the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence.

Health & Safety Specialist (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) leading to a full – time permanent role

Diversey-Solenis is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Specialist to support our commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This is a hands-on role within a COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing environment, working closely with teams across the site to drive continuous improvement and strengthen our Zero Harm culture.

Key Responsibilities

· Support site compliance with Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

· Assist with COMAH-related activities, including emergency plans, MAPP, and site security plans.

· Conduct risk assessments, COSHH assessments, audits, inspections, and hazard identification activities.

· Develop and maintain a robust portfolio of risk assessments and ensure resulting actions are implemented.

· Lead accident prevention initiatives and support the site's accident prevention and management plan.

· Carry out incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

· Monitor H&S performance metrics and ensure actions are completed within required timescales.

· Support compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems through verification and auditing activities.

· Develop and deploy safety and environmental standards, guidance, and procedures.

· Act as a site SME for Process Safety Management (PSM), coordinating actions and supporting compliance with corporate and global standards.

About You

Essential:

· Previous EHS experience within a chemical manufacturing environment on a COMAH site.

· Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and regulatory compliance.

· Extensive experience conducting risk assessments and COSHH assessments.

· Proven experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable solutions.

· Experience auditing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

· Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

· Ability to influence behavioural change and make sound risk-based decisions.

Desirable:

· Experience delivering safety inductions.

· Knowledge of Process Safety Management.

· Understanding of ATEX requirements.

At Diversey - Solenis, we have a culture with focus on diversity, inclusion, well-being, flexibility and orderliness - where we respect each other, where we as a company have employed the whole person, and where there is room for and understanding of the whole person.

We value the great importance of a good social environment, and we prioritize a safe working environment where you can feel safe and comfortable.

Employee satisfaction and engagement is very important to us - we want to make sure that you develop and stay with us for many years.

We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you

believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.

We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team