Health & Safety Coordinator Position Available In Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Health & Safety Coordinator Location:

Huntingdon Department:

Health, Safety & Environment Reporting to: Health & Safety Manager/ EHS Lead About Xaar Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine. For more information, visit www.xaar.com .

Xaar Values:

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour. Creative

• we push the boundaries of what’s possible Collaborative
• everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly Innovative
• we always strive to constantly improve Integrity
• we deliver on our promises Passion
• we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

Purpose of Role:

The Health & Safety Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Health & Safety (H&S) systems at our cutting-edge printhead manufacturing facility. This position is instrumental in driving the company’s safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting best practices across all departments.

Key Accountabilities:

Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness:

Coordinate regular fire drills and emergency response training and monitor follow-up actions and ensure site readiness.

Occupational Health Surveillance:

Maintain a health surveillance schedule and liaise with occupational health providers. Track employee assessments in relation to exposure risks. Provides EH&S leadership, training and operational support to all levels of the organization.

COSHH & MSDS

Management:

Audit chemical inventory and ensure up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Support risk control and awareness for all hazardous substances used in ink and solvent processes.

Chemical Awareness & Storage:

Deliver chemical handling and segregation training. Audit chemical/waste storage in production and R D areas. Assist in SOP development for chemical use and storage.

Risk Assessments:

Conduct and support risk assessments for manufacturing, R D, and office areas. Collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions and controls.

Waste Management:

Liaise with waste contractors and maintain compliance records. Permit to

Work & LOTO:

Train staff and contractors on Lockout/Tagout and Permit to Work procedures. Ensure correct documentation is submitted and stored for contractor activities.

CDM & Contractor Management:

Contribute to the development and enforcement of contractor management protocols. Conduct pre-qualification checks and distribute annual questionnaires. Ensures all EH&S processes and procedures are implemented and standardized across UK manufacturing facilities and to make sure our international sites are all compliant. Works closely with Engineering and Facilities on special projects involving plant construction, equipment design, and hazardous assessments. Assists in all aspects of incident investigation including verifying root cause and approving the implementation of preventative actions Ensures emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations. Maintains Chemical Hazardous waste program including chemical area inspections.

Health & Safety Training:

Maintain a training matrix for statutory and role-specific training. Coordinate sessions on PUWER, DSE, First Aid, Fire Marshal, and more. Drafting procedures &

Document Control:

Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments. Ensure documentation is version-controlled and compliant with audit standards.

Required Skills and Experience:

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (desirable). Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar H&S Coordinator role in a manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment. Solid knowledge of UK H&S legislation (PUWER, COSHH, CDM Regulations). Demonstrated ability to deliver H&S training and engage operational teams. Strong IT skills (MS Office); experience with SHEQ or other H&S systems preferred. Experience with chemical safety and environmental compliance is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

IOSH Managing Safely or IOSH Working Safely. First Aid at Work, Fire Warden, or Manual Handling Instructor certification. Familiarity with waste regulations and air emissions compliance. Understanding of Lean/5S methodologies.

Person Specification:

Highly organised and detail oriented. Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels. Self-motivated and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities. Able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.