EHS Generalist

RTX; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + holidays

Pension scheme (up to 10.5% company)

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking an EHS Generalist to join its UK EHS team. The role provides support to the EHS and Facilities teams and guidance to management and staff across the business.

The successful candidate will balance a diverse workload, communicate effectively, and be committed to professional development. Travel to multiple sites within the region and potential overnight stays are required.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate required or equivalent
• Environmental qualification or equivalent preferred
• Chemical management knowledge/awareness preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS projects and present plans to stakeholders
• Develop EHS programmes and drive change
• Understand and implement EHS management system per UK regulations and ISO standards
• Provide EHS advice and escalation support as needed
• Lead risk assessments and action plans
• Ensure COSHH compliance across the UK
• Lead audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Prepare and present at EHS committee meetings
• Drive continuous improvement aligned with Raytheon requirements

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership / stakeholder presentations

Health & Safety knowledge

MoD security clearance awareness

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Environmental qualification or equivalent

Chemical handling / management awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-27

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Harlow, Essex

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

About the role:

Raytheon UK is proud of its Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) performance and is continuing to develop tools and processes to minimise risks to our employees and the environment we operate in. Raytheon UK is committed to health, safety and environmental compliance with UK regulations and Corporate EHS Standards and driving improvements to our performance.

We are looking for an EHS Generalist to join our UK EHS team. The EHS Generalist provides support to the EHS and Facilities Team, as well as guidance to management and employees across the business.

The successful candidate will be committed to providing great service with the ability to build strong relationships across the business; be an excellent communicator, comfortable both in group settings and presenting to colleagues and committees across the business; be experienced in balancing a diverse workload with attention to detail and deadlines; and committed to their continuous professional development.

This role is site based and has multi sites within the region. Additional support may be required at other Raytheon UK locations and will therefore require travel and potential overnight stays.

Skills and Experience

Education

• Appropriate professional qualification at a minimum NEBOSH General Certificate
• Environmental qualification or equivalent
• Chemical background/ awareness of chemical management systems preferred

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working within the parameters ISO14001 and ISO 45001
• Detailed knowledge of UK Statutory regulation concerning Environment, Health and Safety
• Working knowledge of General and Hazardous waste hierarchy
• Good understanding of COSHH and all associated requirements
• Previous experience in relation to Health and Safety Training and creation of content, ensuring audit ready at all times
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Proficient at report writing, creating and presenting presentations using Microsoft office tools (in particular: Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Project management experience
• High level of initiative and committed to meeting goals
• Member of a relevant recognised industry professional body (e.g. IOSH, IEMA, IIRSM) or working towards
• Analytical skills
• Current holder of or eligibility to obtain MoD Secret (SC) level security clearance

Desirable

• Willingness to enhance existing knowledge and qualifications and obtain an auditing qualification (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001)

Responsibilities

• Working on various projects with the EHS team, act as the lead and prepared to present out plans to key stakeholders
• Demonstrate initiative in developing EHS programmes and initiating change processes
• Develop a good understanding of the EHS management system in line with legal requirements and corporate standards
• Provide EHS advice and guidance, using escalation techniques when required
• Working knowledge of risk assessment and initiating action plans
• Point of contact and lead in ensuring compliance to COSHH regulations throughout UK
• Lead and participate in audits, inspections and incident investigations, in any area of the site, which may involve using a ladder, working at height as well as physically accessing confined, underground and roof spaces
• Prepare and present at site EHS committee meetings, attend and support functional EHS Committee meetings
• Working knowledge and understanding of Environmental compliance, chair Sustainability team meetings and work together driving improvements and compliance in line with legislative, ISO standards and Raytheon corporate requirements
• Ensure all documentation is available to present to legal compliance auditor for Environmental and Health and Safety Audits
• Assistance with site compliance and completion of compliance tasks
• Participates in continuous improvement activities applying CORE principles
• Keeps up to date with EHS requirements
• Report writing on EHS related issues and performance objectives and metrics
• Ability to work to timescales, achieve personal goals and contribute to team effectiveness

Benefits and Work Culture

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.

Work Culture

37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
Early finish Friday, start your weekend early!
A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

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