EHS Specialist

Avantor is seeking an EHS Specialist (f/m/d) to join our team in Gliwice! In this role, you will support our production, distribution, warehouse, and office operations.

As part of the Gliwice EHS Team, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our health & safety culture. If you’re passionate about creating a sustainable and safe workspace for all, we’d love to hear from you. Interested? Let’s talk!

We are an international team: please apply with an English CV. Thank you!

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety/EHS, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Several years of experience in a multinational, matrixed environment.
• Fluent in Polish and English.
• Background in manufacturing, production, distribution, or chemical industry.
• Solid knowledge of Polish & EU health and safety legislation
• Preferred: understanding of environmental regulations, process safety, ATEX, and fire safety knowledge

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Act as an EHS expert for our Gliwice site with a strong focus on health & safety topics.
• Implement global EHS policies and drive local improvements.
• Support Seveso III compliance and onboarding processes.
• Lead site-wide EHS training and emergency response planning.
• Conduct risk assessments and EHS audits (ISO 9001, Seveso).
• Investigate incidents using root cause analysis.
• Maintain EHS documentation and promote a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate with leadership to align EHS strategy with company goals.

Our offer to you:

• Permanent contract with a competitive base salary and a performance-based annual bonus.
• Benefits: Multisport, private healthcare, education support.
• Hybrid work model: 1 day/week home office after onboarding.
• Access to in-house and LinkedIn Learning, plus language training.
• Career growth in a global, purpose-driven organization.

Ready to Support with Purpose?

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in the Life Sciences industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s shape the future of science together!

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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