EHS Consultant Manchester

Executive Network Group; Bury; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Group is seeking an experienced EHS professional for an initial 6-month contract in Greater Manchester. The role involves reviewing and improving EHS systems, supporting health, safety and environmental management, and working with operations to embed best practices.

The position is hands-on and impactful, with a day rate of 450–480 and start ASAP. The candidate will review current EHS arrangements, manage chemical safety and PPE standards, and may extend beyond six months

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EHS experience

Health and safety

Occupational hygiene

Communication skills

Job description

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

This is an opportunity to put your own stamp on a business, make practical improvements and help shape its EHS approach as it moves into its next phase.