As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.
Position Title: EHS Assistant
Location: Preston, UK, Onsite
Position Overview
The EHS Assistant supports the EHS Manager in ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role oversees hazardous/non-hazardous waste management, assists with safety training, and helps maintain EHS standards in alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
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Monitor air emissions, waste disposal, and hygiene measurements.
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Assist with implementing and managing the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001).
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Ensure compliance with EHS policies and regulations.
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Oversee waste management and disposal processes.
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Conduct internal EHS audits and track corrective actions.
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Deliver initial EHS training to new employees.
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Support emergency response and preventive safety measures.
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Maintain high workplace housekeeping standards.
Minimum Requirements
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EHS experience in a manufacturing environment or educational background in EHS.
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Strong proficiency in IT systems (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Ability to interpret legislation, strong communication skills and decision-making capabilities.
Preferred Requirements
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Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environment or equivalent (e.g. NVQ, etc.)
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NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma; IEMA accreditation.
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Training in chemistry lab techniques.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
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What We Do
H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives.
Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value.
At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries.
And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities
