EHS Engineer

EHS Engineer

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The EHS Engineer plays an integral part in ensuring that BD Plymouth complies with all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability legislation as it effects the business as well as driving the achievement of functional business targets and goals. This includes, but is not limited to, managing the site’s Environmental Management System, legal and regulatory compliance, adherence to corporate standards, training and awareness, auditing, incident investigation, utilities consumption monitoring and reporting, and waste management.

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

“BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2025 in United Kingdom
, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment”

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth‑centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become a maker of possible with us!

The EHS Engineer will build effective relationships across the Plymouth site and promote a positive culture by ensuring that all plant associates work within a healthy, safe, sustainable, and compliant environment.

As the EHS Engineer, you will report to the site EHS Lead for the BD Plymouth site. Additionally, you will work closely with the Corporate EHS and Sustainability teams to forge strong relationships and positively represent the plant.

• Assist all levels of management in implementing and maintaining the standards required by the Health and Safety at Work Act, all other codes of practice and relevant standards.
• Establish appropriate processes and controls to ensure that the site maintains ISO
  14001 certification, including leading Environmental Management reviews.
• Act as the key contact and facilitator for external visits and audits from relevant agencies, e.g., HSE, Environmental Consultants, the Environment Agency, and Plymouth City Council.
• Report internally (plant & Corporate) and externally as appropriate the site’s environmental impact including utilities, energy, water, and waste management.
• Act as the key contact and provider of information in support of any Employers Liability or Public Liability claims.
• Carry out risk assessments on assembly equipment new and old ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of associates is not compromised.
• Participate in Business Team meetings; provide functional data, support and advice.
• Create COSHH Risk assessments and maintain the site’s COSHH Risk Assessment database.
• Action the findings of COSHH Risk Assessments and work with departmental leads to ensure suitable and sufficient control measures are implemented and maintained.
• Conduct internal and external EHS audits in conjunction with departmental representatives and track any remedial work to completion. Environmental audits to ISO
  14001 requirements.
• Utilise data to analyse Near Misses and incidents and identify areas of concern.
• Identify the need for and carry out Health and Safety training with all associates, both at the recruitment stage and in‑line with ongoing job function requirements.
• Write and maintain safety procedures with regards to manufacturing equipment,…