Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Company: Lumentum
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Location: Towcester
Job Description:

About the Company

We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support and enhance our site EHS programmes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while promoting a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible workplace.

About the Role

Working Pattern:

  • 8 hours per day
  • 5 days per week
  • Flexible working hours

Responsibilities

  • Incident Investigation and Analysis
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and safety observations.
  • Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Analyse incident trends and recommend improvements to reduce future risk.
  • Compliance and Documentation
  • Maintain and review COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments and risk assessments.
  • Update procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with legal and site requirements.
  • Conduct EHS sign-off for new equipment and manufacturing processes.
  • Carry out risk assessments and provide training and guidance to non-EHS personnel.
  • Environmental, Health & Safety Management
  • Support compliance with environmental, health, and safety legislation and internal policies.
  • Monitor workplace conditions and recommend corrective actions where hazards are identified.
  • Assist with emergency response planning and hazardous material management.
  • Promote best practices in workplace safety, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics.
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of EHS programmes.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive safety, sustainability, and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve manufacturing safety performance.
  • Site Expansion Support
  • Provide EHS guidance during site expansion and operational changes.
  • Ensure projects are planned and executed while maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Qualifications

    • Essential
    • Experience in an EHS role within a semiconductor, chemical processing, manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
    • Strong understanding of COSHH, risk assessments, and relevant health and safety legislation.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to incidents and emergencies.
    • Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
    • Effective communication skills and the ability to deliver training across multiple departments.
    • Desirable
    • NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
    • Experience supporting industrial hygiene and ergonomic programmes.
    • Familiarity with hazardous waste management and environmental compliance activities.
  • Pay range and compensation package

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    Equal Opportunity Statement

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    Posted: July 1st, 2026