EHS & Facilities Manager

Job Title 

EHS & Facilities Manager

Location  

Alfreton

About Us

Transvac is a world leader in providing innovative, custom-designed Ejector systems for the process industries. With 50+ years of experience and thousands of Ejectors supplied, we have built a strong reputation backed by a comprehensive list of worldwide references across various industries, including energy, oil & gas, water, chemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Job Summary

To lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Facilities management across the manufacturing site at Transvac (Alfreton, Derbyshire), ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient production environment. The role supports operational performance by minimising risk, maintaining critical infrastructure, and ensuring all plant, equipment, and facilities operate reliably and safely.

Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Develop, implement, and enforce HSE policies tailored to manufacturing operations


• Ensure compliance with UK legislation including:


• Health & Safety at Work Act


• PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)


• LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)


• COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)


• Conduct risk assessments, safe systems of work (SSOW), and method statements for production activities


• Lead incident investigations (including near misses) using root cause analysis methods.


• Drive behavioural safety programmes and embed a strong shop-floor safety culture


• Ensure machine safety and guarding compliance.


• Deliver HSE training for operators, engineers, and contractors

Environmental & Sustainability

• Monitor and control waste management, emissions, and environmental impact of manufacturing/site processes


• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations


• Lead energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across the site


• Manage hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal

Facilities & Operations Support

• Oversee maintenance and reliability of site infrastructure, including:


• Utilities (power, water, compressed air, HVAC)


• Building fabric and structural integrity


• Fire detection systems


• Manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and ensure minimal disruption to production


• Work closely with Operations to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability


• Lead facilities-related projects (site upgrades, layout changes, capital improvements)


• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and emergency systems

Contractor & Supplier Management

• Manage contractors on-site, ensuring safe systems of work and compliance with site rules


• Oversee facilities service providers (maintenance, cleaning, security, waste management)


• Conduct contractor inductions and performance reviews

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a key member of the site leadership team supporting operational goals


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives


• Track and report KPIs including: Lost Time Injuries (LTI), Near miss reporting, Equipment uptime / downtime and Maintenance compliance

Education & Experience Requirements

• Significant experience in HSE and/or Facilities Management within a manufacturing or industrial environment


• Strong knowledge of machinery safety, engineering controls, and production risks


• Proven ability to manage audits, compliance inspections, and certifications


• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles


• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills


• Ability to influence shop-floor behaviour and senior leadership


• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum), Diploma preferred


• IOSH Managing Safely / Chartered Membership (desirable)


• Experience with ISO standards:
  
  
  
  • ISO 45001 (Health & Safety)
  
  
  • ISO 14001 (Environmental)
  
  
  
  


• Engineering or Facilities Management qualification (advantageous)

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based

What we Offer

• Holiday entitlement


• Pension scheme


• Medical Cash Plan Cover


• Death in Service Benefit


• Electric Car Scheme


• 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment


• Employee Assistance Program


• Comprehensive product training and full internal support.