EHS Specialist

Gold Group Limited; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing aerospace and engineering facility is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to provide practical EHS support on site. The role involves ensuring compliance with UK EHS legislation, conducting training, and managing incident investigations. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Safety or Environmental Management and practical experience in EHS within engineering or manufacturing environments. This full-time role emphasizes strong communication and proactive safety management.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day EHS support to achieve high EHS performance
• Ensure compliance with UK EHS legislation and enterprise standards
• Act as primary EHS contact on site and liaise with regulatory authorities
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Lead and review workplace risk assessments
• Deliver EHS training, inductions, and awareness programmes

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive approach to safety

Practical EHS experience

Solid verbal and written English skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Safety or Environmental Management

Job description

Location: Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, Scotland
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: January 2026
Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join an established EHS team at a growing aerospace and engineering facility based at Prestwick. This is a hands-on, site-based role providing practical EHS support to management and employees, helping to raise standards, embed compliant processes, and support regulatory and operational requirements across the site and wider region as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day EHS support to management and employees to achieve high EHS performance standards
• Ensure compliance with UK Environmental, Health & Safety legislation and applicable enterprise standards
• Act as the primary EHS point of contact on site, liaising with regulatory authorities as required
• Prepare and maintain EHS compliance documentation, reports, and permit applications
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Lead and review workplace risk assessments and develop Safe Working Instructions
• Evaluate workplace hazards and support new projects and business activities
• Develop and deliver EHS training, inductions, and awareness programmes
• Review contractor, supplier, and vendor activities for EHS compliance
• Support environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and emergency preparedness
• Travel occasionally to support other regional sites, as required
• Work closely with the regional EHS team to ensure consistency and best practice

Initial Focus Areas

The role will play a key part in strengthening EHS maturity on site, including:

• Conducting detailed activity and task risk assessments
• Implementing a robust chemical management system (COSHH, REACH, PPE, procurement, training)
• Reviewing machining, crane, and powered industrial vehicle operations
• Enhancing emergency preparedness and response arrangements
• Establishing EHS training frameworks and health surveillance programmes
• Self-motivated with a proactive, practical approach to safety
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Practical EHS experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or mechanical environment
• Solid verbal and written English skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Safety or Environmental Management

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