EHS Advisor

Hunter Selection; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Private Medical

Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS) Coordinator for a Bristol-based manufacturing business. You will own the EHS systems, ensure legal compliance and promote best practice across the site.

This standalone role offers autonomy, visible impact and the chance to lead investigations, drive continuous improvement, coordinate training, and support ISO 14001/45001 management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health, Safety and Environmental role.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, semiconductor or warehousing environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture across the site.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all EHS-related matters.
• Develop, review and maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments and compliance documentation.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accident records, monitor trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate health surveillance programmes, DSE assessments, PPE requirements and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Organise and coordinate health, safety and compliance training activities.
• Chair or support EHS committee meetings and drive engagement across the workforce.
• Manage fire safety activities as Chief Fire Marshal, including drills, inspections and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure statutory inspections, testing, servicing and compliance activities are completed on time.
• Monitor changes in legislation and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support wider environmental and sustainability initiatives across the business.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS) Coordinator

Location: Bristol
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Are you passionate about creating a safe, compliant and environmentally responsible workplace?

We're recruiting for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS) Coordinator to join a successful and growing manufacturing business.

This is a standalone role with genuine influence across the organisation, giving you the opportunity to champion health, safety and environmental best practice while driving a positive safety culture. You'll be the go-to person for all EHS-related matters, working closely with managers and employees to ensure compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

If you're a proactive EHS professional who enjoys autonomy, building relationships and making a visible impact, this could be an excellent opportunity.

The Role

As the EHS Coordinator, you will take ownership of the company's health, safety and environmental systems, ensuring legal compliance while promoting best practice throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture across the site
• Act as the primary point of contact for all EHS-related matters
• Develop, review and maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments and compliance documentation
• Lead accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Maintain accident records, monitor trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate health surveillance programmes, DSE assessments, PPE requirements and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Organise and coordinate health, safety and compliance training activities
• Chair or support EHS committee meetings and drive engagement across the workforce
• Manage fire safety activities as Chief Fire Marshal, including drills, inspections and emergency preparedness
• Ensure statutory inspections, testing, servicing and compliance activities are completed on time
• Monitor changes in legislation and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support wider environmental and sustainability initiatives across the business

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience within a Health, Safety and Environmental role
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations
• Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, semiconductor or warehousing environment

• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification

What's In It For You?

• Opportunity to take ownership of EHS across a successful business
• Varied and influential role with excellent autonomy
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• 25 Days Holiday + Banks - Rising to 30 Days with service
• 10% Pension Scheme
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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