Element Materials Technology
Global provider of testing, inspection and certification services for materials and products across diverse industries.
Ensures safe operations by implementing SHE policies, auditing labs, and improving safety.
1 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
North Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
9,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Materials Testing
Engineering
Product Certification
Failure Analysis
Quality Control
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Aerospace
Fire & Building Products
Infrastructure & Environmental
Transportation
Oil & Gas
Acoustics and Sound Barriers
Adhesives, Glues, and Tapes
Advanced Materials
Role
Description
policy implementation
compliance audits
site review
best practices
cultural change
risk planning
- Implement and execute organisational SHE policies, programs, practices, and procedures consistently.
- Conduct compliance checks during laboratory visits via audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
- Review site SHE practices and collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Share best practices, corrective actions, and lessons learned across cluster laboratories and divisions.
- Lead cultural change initiatives to strengthen adoption of the Zero Harm Framework.
- Facilitate feedback loops to maintain engagement and ensure sustainability of SHE initiatives.
- Create divisional improvement plans based on risk mitigation and hierarchy of control principles.
- Facilitate cross‑laboratory best‑practice sharing and align management systems for consistency.
- Encourage engagement with regulatory and subject‑matter groups to identify new safety improvements.
Requirements
microsoft office
communication
data analysis
health safety
problem solving
conflict resolution
The Safety, Health and Environmental Coordinator/Advisor plays a key role in ensuring the organization operates safely through effective planning and support of SHE programs. The role requires knowledge of safety, health and environmental requirements, sits in the divisional cluster leadership team, influences SHE objectives to drive consistent improvements aligned with business‑unit priorities, and is a hybrid position based in Aberdeen, Hitchin, or Milan.
The position involves regular communication, standing, walking, sitting and hand use, with occasional travel to assigned locations. Physical demands are light (under 20 lb) and infrequent, and reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to enforce regulations, engage in respectful conflict resolution, and analyze safety‑related situations.
- Ability to analyze data and provide evidence‑based recommendations.
- Experience in a health and safety role with a relevant qualification.
- Strong problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to interpret various instructions, data, and details in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to complete and understand local SHE training.
- Basic mathematics skills.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
In 2010
Year Founded
Company was born as a spin-out from Stork’s materials testing unit.
200+ Labs
Global Network
Maintains a network of over 200 laboratories across 30 countries.
£1B Revenue
Annual Turnover
Generates nearly £1 billion in revenue annually.
In 2017
Significant Acquisition
Made a bold acquisition of Exova, significantly expanding its operations.
- Ensures safety where failure isn’t an option.
- Typical projects include certifying aerospace components, testing building materials, validating energy systems, and life sciences products.
- Serves sectors such as aerospace, construction, defense, energy, life sciences, transportation, and telecommunications.
- Uniquely offers both destructive and non-destructive testing, certification schemes, calibrations, and failure analysis services.
Culture + Values
- Integrity: We do what is right. Our foundations are built on trust and accountability. We take pride in our work, and we keep our promises. We’re committed to deliver every time for our customers, and for each other.
- Care: We care about the impact we have. Creating a safer world starts with us, caring about each other and our customers. Our culture is inclusive, and everyone is welcome. We work together to create a stronger business, making a positive difference to the world around us.
- Progress: We strive to create a more positive future. We stay curious to evolve and improve every day. We grow and learn by constantly thinking about our impact and how we can do better for each other, society and the planet.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2026
Science-Based Targets
Committed to reducing absolute emissions in line with the 1.5 °C pathway.
By 2030
Net Zero Emissions
Aiming to achieve net zero in direct operations.
By 2035
Global Net Zero
Targeting net zero emissions across the entire global business.
9.1 ESG Rating
Sustainalytics Score
Top score in the Testing, Inspection & Certification sector; classified as negligible risk and top 1% globally.
- Trialling electric vehicles and installing solar panels at select laboratory sites (e.g., United Arab Emirates).
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Female Representation
Leadership Diversity
Female representation in the global leadership team is targeted to reach 30%.
25% Minority Representation
Leadership Diversity
Ethnic minority representation in UK/North America leadership team is targeted to reach 25%.
Top ESG Ranking
Sustainability Performance
The company has reported a top ESG ranking, highlighting progress on diversity metrics within its Positive Impact Plan.
12hrs Volunteer Leave
Employee Benefits
Each colleague is offered 12 hours of annual volunteer leave to support community initiatives.
- Launched colleague resource networks covering racial equality, disability, LGBT+ and Women in Business.
- Provided targeted unconscious‑bias training for leaders.