EHS Specialist

Rullion Managed Services; Rugby; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to support the Environmental, Health & Safety strategy within a growing engineering and manufacturing environment in Rugby. The role will manage day-to-day manufacturing operations and a major factory expansion project, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include implementing EHS strategy, leading risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, and ensuring CDM

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational EHS role within manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, or industrial environments.
• Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and risk management practices.
• Experience supporting contractors and CAPEX projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the site's EHS strategy and management systems.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through risk assessments, training, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Provide EHS support for a major construction and expansion project, ensuring adherence to CDM requirements and safe working practices.
• Conduct audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Support site security, emergency preparedness, and contractor management processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation including COSHH, LOLER, PUWER, RIDDOR, and CDM.
• Contribute to environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

EHS experience

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

We are looking for an experienced EHS Specialist to support the delivery of Environmental, Health & Safety strategy within a growing engineering and manufacturing environment.

Based in Rugby, this site-based role will support both day‑to‑day manufacturing operations and a major factory expansion project, helping to ensure the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

Location: Rugby

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the site's EHS strategy and management systems.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through risk assessments, training, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Provide EHS support for a major construction and expansion project, ensuring adherence to CDM requirements and safe working practices.
• Conduct audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Support site security, emergency preparedness, and contractor management processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation including COSHH, LOLER, PUWER, RIDDOR, and CDM.
• Contribute to environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

About You

• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum, with Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in an operational EHS role within manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, or industrial environments.
• Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and risk management practices.
• Experience supporting contractors and construction or CAPEX projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience within power generation, rotating equipment, heavy engineering, or other high-hazard industries.
• ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 auditing experience.
• Environmental compliance or incident investigation training.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain SC‑level security clearance. Applications can only be considered from individuals who meet the relevant clearance requirements.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.