EHSQ Officer

BASF plc is a subsidiary of BASF SE, marketing a wide range of BASF products in the UK. These include agricultural solutions, automotive refinish paints, acrylic monomers, fine chemicals, intermediate chemicals, speciality chemicals, dispersions, and plastics. The sales centre for BASF plc and the business service functions for all BASF Group companies operating in the UK, are located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the headquarters of the BASF Group in the UK. BASF plc is an agent for BTC Europe GmbH, our pan-European in-house distributor, focused on speciality chemicals and performance polymers. As well as the headquarters in Stockport, BASF plc has sites in Alfreton, Bradford, Widnes and Bury St Edmunds.

As EHSQ Officer your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the maintenance, auditing, inspection, and monitoring of Quality Management processes to uphold quality standards in accordance with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949 compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the EHSQ Manager to provide and deliver training as outlined in the site training matrix, ensuring effective communication and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Actively participate in site EHS meetings as a staff representative, contributing valuable insights and fostering a culture of health, safety, and environmental awareness.
• Assist in compiling data for compliance reporting, both internally (Corporate) and externally, including regular EHS performance reports for site management review.
• Support the EHSQ Manager in ensuring site compliance with BASF Responsible Care (RC) Codes and all relevant EHS legal requirements.
• Aid in the implementation of site-generated and consolidated annual EHS targets, measures, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Perform emissions and exposure monitoring, conduct risk assessments, ensure environmental compliance and protection, manage waste effectively, and conduct root cause analysis and incident investigations.
• Conduct independent EHS plant/site inspections to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to established EHSQ protocols.
• Continuously develop your personal EHSQ competence and experience through ongoing personal development initiatives, as well as internal and external training opportunities.

• You have 3 'A' Levels (or equivalent), preferably in Science/Maths subjects.
• Ideally possess NEBOSH (National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health), IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management, and/or Internal Auditor Training for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949.
• Experience in maintaining Integrated Management Systems and coordinating external compliance audits, particularly for IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
• Strong background in Quality Assurance and preferably experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental disciplines.
• Proficient IT literacy, specifically in dealing with EHSQ systems and databases for information and data capture (familiarity with SAP systems would be an advantage).
• Proactive individual with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ideally experienced in delivering presentations and training at various levels within EHSQ.

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.

At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partners Inclusive Employers and WISE.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics.

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Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that's where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here