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EHS Officer

🏢 Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany · 📍 Gillingham, South West England, England · 🕒 Oct 14, 2026 · Ref: OP-VERIF-B7DA0A22
Benchmark Compensation (Annual Base)
£45,000 - £45,000
£3,750 - £3,750 / mo
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Position Overview & Specifications

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your role: We have an exciting opportunity for an EHS Officer role within our Gillingham (Dorset) site, packaged chemical warehouse.

The EHS Officer reports to the EHSS Manager. The job holder will carry out the assigned tasks with competence and will undertake any other reasonable duties which are assigned by EHSS Manager. As EHS Officer you will provide support and assistance to the EHSS Manager in ensuring that all operations at the Gillingham and Poole sites are compliant with all Company HS+E standards, policies and procedures and that these standards, policies and procedures are communicated & understood by all staff. You will ensure that all applicable Corporate and regulatory requirements (Control of Major Accident Hazards, Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme, hazardous waste, etc) are also communicated & understood with the objective of minimising potential harm to employees and non-employees, property, and the local environment.

Please note this is a 12 months Fixed Term maternity cover.

Who you are:
  • Graduate degree or equivalent, preferably in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, hazardous waste management. Desirable - NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent
  • Highly motivated & have the ability to work with limited supervision
  • Computer literate. Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, risk management & conflict resolution skills
  • Team player behaviour - thinks beyond own targets & area
  • Pragmatic approach, organised & efficient time management
  • Ability to provide leadership & a pro-active approach
  • Ability to multitask & produce accurate work
  • Your home location is a short drive of the Gillingham (Dorset) site. This role is office & warehouse based. And may require occasional travel to our Poole office
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
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