EHS Specialist

About Vantive

Vantive is dedicated to vital organ therapy, with a focus on helping patients live longer and giving care teams more ways to deliver better outcomes. Building on seven decades of innovation in kidney care, the company is expanding its approach through digital tools, advanced services, and broader investment in vital organ therapies.

The organisation aims to improve the dialysis experience by making therapy delivery more flexible and efficient for care teams, while supporting fuller lives for patients. It values people who are driven, bold, and committed to doing better for patients worldwide.

Role Overview

The EHS Specialist is responsible for reinforcing the safety culture at the Castlebar and Swinford sites and ensuring the business remains aligned with Environmental, Health & Safety requirements. The role brings technical EHS expertise, supports important programs, and works with different teams to improve safety results, environmental care, and risk control.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep EHS policies, procedures, and site programmes up to date and continuously improved.
• Ensure the sites comply with applicable national and local EHS laws, corporate expectations, and ISO-based management systems.
• Offer specialist guidance on regulatory matters to site leadership, engineering, operations, and support functions.
• Help prepare, review, and submit EHS reports for regulatory, corporate, and facility needs.
• Support the management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including vendor coordination and compliance with waste rules.
• Assess the environmental effects of new processes, equipment, and projects, and assist with environmental permitting.
• Carry out audits and help drive corrective actions where needed.
• Ensure equipment, tasks, chemicals, and ergonomic risks are identified, assessed, and controlled.
• Review EHS impacts linked to changes in equipment, processes, or facility layouts.
• Perform inspections, GEMBA walks, and internal audits to confirm compliance and find opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or assist with incident investigations, including root-cause analysis and the rollout of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the Emergency Response Team programme through training, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Encourage ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement through communication, coaching, and EHS awareness initiatives.
• Track and report EHS KPIs to keep performance trends and progress visible.
• Contribute to EHS improvement projects that support site and corporate goals.
• Take part in cross-functional improvement teams.
• Record, monitor, and promote EHS observations to improve hazard awareness and reduce risk.

Requirements

• A third-level qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Health & Safety, or another related EHS field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an EHS position within manufacturing or a similarly regulated setting.
• Hands-on experience supporting or managing EHS programmes, including risk assessments, training, and compliance work.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving ability, with confidence influencing stakeholders at different levels.
• Ability to work independently, manage several priorities, and deliver against deadlines.

What Vantive Offers

• A permanent role with a stable and secure working environment.
• A full benefits package that includes private medical insurance, a company pension scheme, and an annual bonus scheme.
• A collaborative, energetic, and dynamic workplace.
• Access to modern equipment and technology.
• Recognition and rewards for strong performance.

Additional Information

Vantive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process because of a medical condition or disability, you may request support by sharing the nature of your request and your contact information through the provided accommodation process.

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