EHS Officer

Talent Media Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing client is seeking an experienced EHS Officer to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations at their Dumbarton facility. This key role involves conducting audits, developing improvement plans, and fostering a safety-oriented culture. The successful candidate will possess the NEBOSH General Certificate and have experience in manufacturing. Benefits include 27 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on EHS standards.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Company pension (salary sacrifice scheme)

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to coach and influence to achieve EHS objectives.
• Proven track record in environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS legislation through effective management and audits.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits across operations.
• Develop and deliver EHS action plans based on performance data.

Skills

Commitment to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Proactive approach

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

AIEMA qualification

Job description

EHS Officer

Location : Dumbarton

Hours : 37 hours per week

Contract : Permanent

Talent Media is working on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client to recruit an experienced EHS Officer to support their operational excellence and compliance agenda at their Dumbarton facility.

This is a key role within the OpEx function, offering the opportunity to make a real impact across safety, environmental and quality standards while driving a strong culture of continual improvement.

Working Hours

Monday & Wednesday : 07:45 – 16:30

Tuesday & Thursday : 07:45 – 16:00

Friday : 07:45 – 12:45

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Company pension (salary sacrifice scheme):

Employee contribution: minimum 6%

Employer contribution: up to 6%

The Role

Reporting to the OpEx Manager, the EHS Officer will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with EHS legislation and company procedures, while supporting the development and delivery of environmental and safety initiatives aligned to both local and corporate objectives.

Key responsibilities include :

• Ensuring compliance with EHS legislation through effective system management and audits
• Conducting risk assessments and audits across plant, equipment and operations
• Developing and delivering EHS action plans based on performance data and industry best practice
• Leading environmental initiatives including Zero Waste to Landfill and Net Zero programmes
• Managing industrial hygiene monitoring programmes
• Supporting training, communication and behavioural safety initiatives across the site
• Maintaining robust incident, near‑miss reporting and investigation processes
• Developing and embedding a culture of continual EHS improvement
• Supporting contractor control, permit to work and SSOW processes
• Providing technical EHS support across production and staff areas
• Maintaining budgetary control and supporting administrative requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring :

• A strong personal commitment to Safety, Quality and Environmental standards (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
• AIEMA qualification (preferred)
• Experience within a manufacturing environment (essential)
• Strong IT, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to coach, influence and develop others to achieve EHS objectives
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with a strong bias for action

Purpose of the Role

The EHS Officer will ensure legal compliance across the business, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help deliver both local and corporate EHS strategies while maintaining consistent application of company policies and procedures