EHS Professional

Caterpillar; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% bonus

Pension scheme with Caterpillar match

Share scheme matching 50%

Flexible benefits including health/det

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an EHS Professional for its Wimborne site to lead Environmental, Health and Safety activities. You will partner with manufacturing teams to reduce risk, drive compliance and promote a Safety Driven culture.

Applicants should hold a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) with experience in manufacturing environments and knowledge of ISO 14001/45001. The role includes on-site coaching, audits, and potential travel up to 10% to support sites.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in EHS within manufacturing/industrial/operational environments preferred.
• Knowledge of EHS legislation, management systems and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and influence at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, planning and organizational skills with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify hazards, assess risk and implement practical, sustainable controls with teams.
• Conduct inspections, audits, risk assessments and EHS observations to verify controls.
• Lead incident investigation learning activities and ensure corrective actions.
• Deliver EHS training and awareness to strengthen safety culture.
• Coordinate EHS management system activities including audits and compliance tracking.
• Support environmental programs and ISO 14001 conformance and external audits.
• Monitor EHS performance indicators and drive continuous improvement.
• Support emergency preparedness, contractor management and travel up to 10%.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive attitude

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Diploma (desirable)

Job description

Career Area:

Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: EHS Professional

Salary: £50,000 + depending on experience

Location: Wimborne

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Up to 10% bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans for family members, EV car lease, holiday purchase
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
  

About COGMD

The Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division has a diverse and global portfolio encompassing the brands Cat, MaK and SPM. Over 2500 employees in 25 countries deliver excellence in manufacturing, sales, services and operations to our customers.

The products and services of our business units Cat Oil & Gas, SPM Oil & Gas, Medium Speed Engines and Marine include engines, transmissions, pumps, flow iron, pressure control, carbon capture as well as systems integration and digital.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a dynamic, self-motivated Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional to join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD) team at our Wimborne facility.

This is a highly visible, site-based role focused on partnering with employees and leaders to understand work as performed, identify opportunities to reduce risk, and support a strong Safety Driven culture. The successful candidate will lead EHS and environmental compliance activities, support ISO 14001 management systems, facilitate learning from incidents and operational events, and help drive continuous improvement across the site.

A significant proportion of time will be spent in manufacturing, warehouse and operational areas coaching employees, verifying critical controls, supporting regulatory compliance, and helping teams achieve safe, reliable and sustainable outcomes.

What you will do:

• Partner with manufacturing and support teams to identify hazards, assess risk and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and EHS observations to verify controls and corrective actions are effective.
• Facilitate Safety Driven incident response and learning activities, supporting reality capture, identification of contributing factors, risk reduction and organizational learning.
• Deliver EHS training, coaching and awareness activities that strengthen a positive safety culture and employee ownership.
• Coordinate EHS management system activities, including assessments, audits, action tracking and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support environmental management programs, including ISO 14001 conformance, environmental compliance activities and coordination of external audits.
• Monitor EHS performance indicators, identify trends and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support emergency preparedness, contractor management and other key site EHS programmes
• Build strong relationships with employees and leaders through regular engagement, coaching and presence in operational areas.
• Provide EHS support to the wider Marine Services initiatives and projects as business needs evolve, which may include up to 10% travel.

What You Will Bring

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum; Diploma or equivalent desirable.
• Previous EHS experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering or operational environment.
• Working knowledge of EHS legislation, management systems and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of, or interest in developing expertise in, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and influence employees, supervisors and leaders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify practical risk reduction opportunities.
• Experience supporting incident investigations or learning activities, with an interest in developing approaches that understand work as performed and reduce operational risk.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for engaging employees and spending time in operational areas.

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB.

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

October 9, 2026 - October 25, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply