EHS Generalist bei Churchdwight

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Are you passionate about creating a safer, more sustainable workplace? We’re looking for an EHS Generalist to join our team and support the implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies across our Kent site. This role is key to ensuring compliance with legislation and internal standards while fostering a proactive EHS culture.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management

• Develop and maintain risk assessments for operational activities.
• Collaborate with teams to identify hazards and recommend controls.
• Maintain the site incident log and ensure it’s up to date.

Incident Management

• Support investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Assist in root cause analysis and tracking corrective actions.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Audits and Inspections

• Conduct routine EHS inspections and internal audits.
• Maintain records and support external audits.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely resolution.

Digital Systems & Reporting

• Manage data entry and reporting in digital EHS platforms.
• Generate monthly performance reports and monitor trends.

Training & Awareness

• Assist in developing and delivering EHS training.
• Support onboarding and maintain training records.

Policy & Procedure Development

• Help create and communicate EHS policies.
• Track inspection action plans to closure.

Emergency Preparedness

• Assist in emergency response planning and drills.
• Liaise with local emergency services as needed.

Environmental Management

• Monitor environmental KPIs (waste, energy, emissions).
• Promote sustainability initiatives and support compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a point of contact for EHS queries.
• Deliver toolbox talks and build strong site relationships.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to UK sites as needed.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Education & Experience

• NEBOSH qualification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, ideally FMCG.
• Familiarity with risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.
• Competent in digital EHS systems and Microsoft Office.

Health & Safety Commitment

• Promote safety as a core value.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety procedures.
• Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.co.uk/

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