Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Role and Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the site Health & Safety strategy, objectives and improvement plan.

• Provide visible leadership and coaching to strengthen safety culture and standards across the site.

• Ensure effective risk management through robust systems (risk assessments, safe systems of work, contractor controls, permit-to-work).

• Lead incident reporting and investigations, ensuring learning is embedded and actions are closed effectively.

• Maintain compliance assurance through inspections, audits, governance routines and KPI reporting.

• Lead emergency preparedness and response arrangements (readiness and drills).

• Site Environmental: reporting and improvement initiative

• Site security: accountable for site security arrangements and oversight of access control and security performance.

Experience and Skills

NEBOSH qualified (mandatory) — ideally NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6).
IOSH membership (or working towards Chartered status) preferred.
Proven H&S leadership experience in a manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small team and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legal requirements and practical site application.
Hands-on, operational mindset with strong presence in the field and the ability to balance strategic and day-to-day responsibilities.
Clear communicator with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive standards.

What We Offer

The UK annual base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is £68.160 - £85.200. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range .
At least 16 weeks of maternity, paternity and co-parenting leave, subject to local regulations and company policy.
Access to an employee training platform.
Free physical and psychological wellbeing sessions.

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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Job ID

35282

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Wrexham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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