EHS Advisor – Avonmouth

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday + Banks

10% Pension Scheme

Private Medical

Life Assurance

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a permanent EHS Coordinator in Bristol/Avonmouth to own the health, safety and environmental systems, ensuring legal compliance and promoting best practice.

The role requires NEBOSH qualification and experience in manufacturing environments, with responsibility for policies, risk assessments, incident investigations and driving continual improvement. You will have autonomy to influence safety culture and drive performance.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 assessments

Incident investigations

ISO 14001 knowledge

ISO 45001 knowledge

Health & safety legislation

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

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 investigationsExcellent 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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We 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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £35000 - £45000 per annum + 10% Pension, Life Assurance, 33 days holi
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol