EHS Consultant Manchester

HSE Recruitment; Bury; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

HSE Recruitment is seeking an experienced EHS Consultant for a six-month contract based in Greater Manchester, with the role largely onsite in Bury. The position offers a day rate of £450–£480 via umbrella, inside IR35, for a full-time temporary assignment.

You will review existing EHS arrangements, strengthen policies and systems, and address occupational hygiene and PPE provisions. The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience and proactive stakeholder communication to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on EHS experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Proactive, independent worker with effective stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Review existing EHS arrangements and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen policies and systems.
• Assess occupational hygiene, wellbeing and PPE provision.
• Manage chemical safety risks in a manufacturing setting.
• Support environmental management initiatives.
• Review risk assessments and site safety practices.
• Collaborate with employees and operations to embed EHS practices.
• Occasional visits to a small warehouse and head office.

Skills

EHS auditing

Stakeholder comms

Occupational hygiene

Chemical safety

EMS knowledge

Risk assessments

Independent worker

Job description

This EHS Consultant Manchester role, based in Bury, offers £450–£480 daily through an umbrella company, inside IR35, on a full-time temporary contract. Lasting six months initially, the assignment supports a chemical manufacturer across Greater Manchester.

Duties include reviewing current environmental, health and safety arrangements, then strengthening policies, documentation and systems. The postholder also examines occupational hygiene, worker wellbeing and personal protective equipment provision, pinpointing practical enhancements. Candidates should bring hands-on industrial experience, strong audit abilities, knowledge of relevant UK legislation and confident stakeholder communication. Immediate availability suits this position, which demands ownership and measurable improvements to site safety culture.

EHS Contract Position Location: Greater Manchester Inside IR35 - PAYE Via Umbrella Day rate: 450-480 per day. Start ASAP.

We're looking for an experienced EHS professional for an initial 6-month contract with a chemical manufacturing business in Greater Manchester. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership and making a real impact. You'll have the opportunity to review the current EHS arrangements, identify areas for improvement and help strengthen health, safety and environmental standards across the business.

What you'll be involved in:

• Reviewing and improving existing EHS systems, processes and documentation.
• Supporting improvements in occupational health and occupational hygiene.
• Reviewing PPE arrangements and identifying opportunities to improve standards.
• Managing chemical safety and associated risks within a manufacturing environment.
• Supporting environmental management.
• Reviewing and improving risk assessments, workplace safety and general site arrangements.
• Working with employees and operational teams to build relationships and embed good EHS practices.
• Supporting the wider business, including occasional visits to a small warehouse and head office.

What we're looking for:

• Previous EHS experience within manufacturing.
• Strong practical knowledge of health, safety and environmental management.
• Experience improving EHS systems and identifying gaps in existing arrangements.
• Familiarity with occupational hygiene, chemical safety and environmental management systems.
• Someone approachable, proactive and confident working independently.
• Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to bring employees along through a period of change.

Contract details:

• Location: Greater Manchester
• Duration: 6 months initially, with potential for extension