EHS Lead

Our client an established international pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Environment Health & Safety (EHS) Lead to join its operations in Malta.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing implementing and overseeing the sites environmental health and safety policies procedures and programmes. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with Maltese legislation promoting a proactive safety culture and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

Location: On-site Hal Far

As an EHS Lead your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Ensure compliance with Maltese environmental health and safety legislation including OHSA regulations ERA requirements and applicable ATEX directives.

• Act as the designated Competent Person under Maltese occupational health and safety legislation including L.N. 36 of 2003 and L.N. 44 of 2002.

• Lead site-wide EHS risk assessments including hazardous substances (REACH/CLP) ATEX zoning and process safety risks.

• Develop and implement EHS strategies policies procedures training programmes and audits.

• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging employee involvement accountability and open communication across all departments.

• Work closely with management and operational teams to identify potential hazards implement preventative measures and improve workplace safety.

• Lead EHS-related projects covering sustainability waste management energy efficiency and emergency response planning.

• Monitor EHS performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing site.

• MQF Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Sciences Engineering Chemistry or a related discipline.

• Diploma in Health and Safety or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA Malta) for appointment as a Competent Person.

• Previous experience in a similar EHS leadership position within the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry.

• Experience working in ATEX-regulated environments is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of Maltese environmental health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

• Certified auditor qualification or practical auditing experience in ISO 45001 ISO 14001 or similar standards would be considered an asset.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage employees and management at all levels.

• Ability to influence workplace practices promote accountability and establish a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Our client offers an exciting challenging role in a collaborative dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future.

• Competitive remuneration package.

• Performance-related incentives.

• Health insurance.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Career progression within an international organisation.

• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

• Collaborative and supportive working environment.