We are working with a well-established global engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit an EHS Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental professional to take ownership of site-wide EHS activities, ensuring legal compliance, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a positive safety culture across a busy manufacturing facility. Working closely with operational teams and senior management, you will play a key role in protecting employees, maintaining regulatory standards, and supporting business performance.
EHS Specialist
Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Working hours – Monday to Friday, Full Time
Poole
EHS Specialist
Job Description
- Lead and promote a positive Health, Safety & Environmental culture through coaching, engagement, and visible support across the site.
- Manage EHS systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UK legislation and recognized industry standards.
- Carry out audits, workplace inspections and risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and introducing effective preventative measures.
- Deliver Health & Safety training, monitor performance metrics, and maintain documentation to support internal, external and regulatory audits.
EHS Specialist
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental role within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
- NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum, with higher-level Health & Safety qualifications advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, and compliance requirements.
- Experience carrying out audits, incident investigations, contractor management and risk assessments within a production environment.
- Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’.
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