EHS Officer

Prime Appointments Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (2x salary)

EAP

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Basildon, Essex, is recruiting an experienced EHS Officer to drive a proactive safety culture across site operations. The role offers strong leadership backing, career stability and a balanced working pattern with an early finish on Fridays.

You will implement UK H&S legislation, conduct risk assessments, lead investigations, and report HSE KPIs to management. NEBOSH Diploma desirable; manufacturing/aerospace knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience as EHS Officer or similar in manufacturing/aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, risk assessments and audits.
• NEBOSH General Certificate desirable.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 50001 is beneficial.
• British citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Promote HSE compliance with UK legislation and maintain management systems.
• Carry out workplace inspections, risk assessments, and COSHH assessments.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near-misses.
• Coordinate fire safety, emergency plans and evacuation drills.
• Chair H&S committee meetings and deliver onboarding inductions.
• Track and report HSE KPIs to management and regulators.

Skills

EHS Officer

HSE Advisor

Health & Safety Officer

Manufacturing industry

Aerospace industry

UK H&S legislation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

EHS Officer

Aerospace Manufacturing |Basildon, Essex

£35,000 – £40,000 per annum + Benefits

Are you an experienced EHS Officer, HSE Officer, or Health & Safety Advisor looking to join an established, international aerospace manufacturer?

A leading supplier in Basildon is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer to drive a proactive safety culture across site operations. This role offers excellent job security, strong leadership backing, and a great work-life balance with an early finish every Friday.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
• Working Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00am–5:00pm | Fri 7:30am–12:30pm (Early Finish)
• Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance (2x salary), and EAP

Key Responsibilities

• Promote site HSE compliance with current UK legislation and maintain management systems.
• Carry out routine workplace inspections, risk assessments, and COSHH assessments.
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations with root-cause reporting and corrective actions.
• Coordinate fire safety, emergency response plans, and site evacuation drills.
• Chair internal H&S committee meetings and deliver employee onboarding inductions.
• Track and report HSE KPIs and metrics to management and regulatory bodies.

Skills & Experience

• Background as an EHS Officer, HSE Advisor, or Health & Safety Officer.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, risk assessments, and auditing.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (held or in progress) is desirable.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 50001 standards is beneficial.

Candidates are required to be British citizens for this role.