Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Our client is well-established and leaders in their field, they are recruiting for a EHS Officer to work within the Production Engineering and Facilities Department as an Environmental Health and Safety Officer!

• Liaise and coordinate with Production Engineering, Facilities Manager, Site Maintenance Engineer and various other Site Staff
• Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S policies, procedures, and systems in line with UK legislation and industry best practices
• Monitor and report on EH&S performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring timely and accurate management reporting
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections across the site to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring lessons learned are communicated and embedded
• Coordinate EH&S training and awareness programmes for all staff, including induction and refresher sessions
• Liaise with external bodies (e.g., HSE, environmental agencies) and ensure all regulatory reporting is completed accurately and on time
• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance, including waste management, emissions control, and energy efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and facilities to embed EH&S into daily operations
• Attend educational programs and conferences to stay up to date on regulatory developments

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5 years’ experience is desirable
• Proven experience in an EH&S role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of UK EH&S legislation and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in EH&S software and Microsoft Office suite preferably (Epicor ERP)

• Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 14:00
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• On-site parking
• On-site electric charging points
• Social events
• Seasonal flu jabs