Overview
Krystal Technology are specialists in the flame fusion of fused quartz and fused silica. With over 100 years of expertise in the development and refinement of quartz materials, we supply high-purity components to demanding applications across the semiconductor, photonics, and advanced technology sectors.
Our manufacturing processes involve high-temperature operations and the handling of specialist industrial gases, requiring rigorous control of health, safety, and environmental risks.
We're looking for an EHS Manager to lead, develop, and continuously improve the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems across Krystal Technology UK. The role ensures full legal compliance while embedding a proactive safety culture within a high-risk manufacturing environment involving flame fusion processes, high-temperature equipment, and hazardous gas handling. The EHS Manager will act as the site expert and advisor to the Managing Director and operational leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with all applicable UK Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, including COSHH, DSEAR, and other relevant regulations linked to high-temperature and gas-handling operations
- Identify, assess, and mitigate site-wide EHS risks, particularly those associated with flame fusion processes and hazardous materials
- Maintain and continuously improve risk assessment processes, ensuring they remain relevant to operational changes
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective EHS management systems aligned with business and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve environmental performance, and enhance operational safety
- Maintain EHS documentation in line with internal quality management systems
Occupational Health
- Manage the site Occupational Health programme in collaboration with external providers
- Ensure appropriate referral processes, case management, and follow-up actions are in place
- Support health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives relevant to industrial exposure risks
Incident Management & Investigation
- Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses using structured root cause analysis techniques
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked to completion
- Act as key liaison with insurers and external bodies in relation to personal injury claims and site incidents
Training & Culture
- Develop and deliver EHS training programmes, inductions, and toolbox talks
- Identify training needs across all levels of the organisation
- Promote a strong behavioural safety culture and continuous awareness across the site
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Support managers and team leaders in fulfilling their EHS responsibilities
- Act as the site subject matter expert for all EHS matters
- Promote engagement and accountability across all departments
Auditing & Performance Monitoring
- Plan and conduct internal EHS audits and compliance inspections
- Track, analyse, and report on EHS KPIs and performance trends
- Identify opportunities for improvement and report findings to senior leadership
Environmental Management
- Develop and implement environmental management initiatives focused on compliance, risk reduction, and sustainability
- Support reduction in waste, emissions, and environmental impact of site operations
Qualifications & Experience
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
- Environmental qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or equivalent) desirable
- Proven experience in a senior EHS role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation, including COSHH and DSEAR (or similar high-hazard processes)
- Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis techniques
- Experience managing occupational health programmes
- Experience working with insurers on incident and claims management
- Proven track record of delivering EHS training and culture change programmes
- Experience conducting audits and implementing management systems
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
