Process Safety Lead
CompanyJohnson Matthey
Location
Royston, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/14/2026
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Description
Job title: Process Safety Lead
Location: Royston, Hertfordshire, UK (hybrid working, 2 days per week at home)
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Site Process Safety Engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
As the Site Process Safety Lead, you will support the Site Process Safety Programme and associated strategy, improving and developing PSRM practices and systems efficiently and driving consistent behaviours and systematically controlling process safety risk and compliance at site.
The role will be part of a core Engineering team within PGMS and you will be reporting to the Site Engineering Manager. We require a focus and delivery of all activities including and contributing to process safety, while supporting programme elements of process safety risk reduction personally for the site including implementation of the JM process safety policies to ensure compliance, reporting and analysis of core programme metrics to PGMS Leadership and JM Group Teams.
The role:
As a Site Process Safety Lead, you will help drive our goals by:
Location: Royston, Hertfordshire, UK (hybrid working, 2 days per week at home)
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Site Process Safety Engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
As the Site Process Safety Lead, you will support the Site Process Safety Programme and associated strategy, improving and developing PSRM practices and systems efficiently and driving consistent behaviours and systematically controlling process safety risk and compliance at site.
The role will be part of a core Engineering team within PGMS and you will be reporting to the Site Engineering Manager. We require a focus and delivery of all activities including and contributing to process safety, while supporting programme elements of process safety risk reduction personally for the site including implementation of the JM process safety policies to ensure compliance, reporting and analysis of core programme metrics to PGMS Leadership and JM Group Teams.
The role:
As a Site Process Safety Lead, you will help drive our goals by:
- Being a point of contact for the PGMS Site in relation to Process Safety Plan and associated strategy and help site drive PSRM activities.
- Owning and managing the local PGMS Process Safety Strategy.
- Supporting local Project Engineering and Management of Change teams with site based PSM Guidance and support.
- Manage and be the primary process safety resource for studies in the local site PHR and LOPA plan.
- Support in the delivery of Assurance Activities within local site.
- Regular engagement with Business PSM Team and Group PSM Team.
- Developing a local Process Safety Management Meeting with Site Manager and Site Engineering Manager.
- Knowledge/experience in Process Safety Management
- Previous experience working in a chemical or pharma industry
- Knowledge/experience in COMAH and working in an upper tier COMAH site
- Experience of managing a significant change in an organisation
- Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Decision making skills relating to Process Safety Assessments and associated escalation
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
- Retirement savings
- Share plans
- Saving accounts
- House saving funds
- Life and disability insurance
- Commuter allowances and loans
- Medical plans / health assessments
- Fitness discounts
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.
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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.