Senior EHS Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior EHS Specialist Location: Witney, Oxfordshire ABOUT OUR DIABETES CARE DIVISION Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. World Leader in Glucose Monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings. Our Centre of Excellence in Witney is at the heart of innovation, producing electrodes and biosensors that support the day-to-day management of diabetes. The site has played a key role in the development of the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System and its successors, including FreeStyle Libre 2, FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre Sense. THE OPPORTUNITY We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior EHS Specialist to join our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team in Witney. In this role, you will play a key part in keeping our operations safe and compliant. You’ll interpret business standards and UK regulations, ensure these are reflected in site policies and procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to aid implementation. You’ll share your expertise in areas such as: • Contractor management • Incident response and investigation • Compliance audits • Managing specific EHS programmes tailored to site needs ABOUT YOU: You’ll be an ambitious and proactive EHS professional with strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the business . To be successful, you will ideally have: • A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent • A degree in Science or Engineering (beneficial but not essential) • Broad EHS experience, in a manufacturing or engineering environment • Excellent communication and time management skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you’ll be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in diabetes care. You’ll work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative solutions that improve lives. In addition to a competitive salary, Abbott offers a highly attractive benefits package including: • Defined-contribution pension scheme • Share ownership scheme • Private healthcare • Life assurance • Flexible benefits tailored to your needs We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives including onsite allotments, bee keeping, yoga and more! APPLY NOW If you’re passionate about EHS and eager to contribute to a safer, more sustainable future in healthcare, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in advancing diabetes care and making a positive impact on the world The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: United Kingdom > Witney : Production Facility ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable