EHS Specialist - Audit & Compliance

Carlsberg; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage supplier in the UK is seeking an EHS Specialist to enhance safety and compliance across its operations. This role involves managing EHS systems, supporting audits, and implementing environmental initiatives. Ideal candidates possess a NEBOSH Diploma with EHS experience, strong project management skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools. The position promises a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a monthly product allowance and private medical options.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of experience in EHS within manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain.
• Hands-on audit and risk assessment experience.
• Willingness to travel across UK sites with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance across production, logistics, sales, and admin functions.
• Manage the UK EHS Management System and documentation.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS performance reports.

Skills

EHS experience in manufacturing

Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation

Project management skills

Proficient in data analysis tools

Strong communication and collaboration

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

EHS software

Job description

Job Title: EHS Specialist – Audits & Compliance

Location: Any of the CBBC Sites

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 35

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi‑beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depots servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the role:

As part of the integration following the acquisition of Britvic by the Carlsberg Group, a newly created EHS structure has been implemented which supports the strategic alignment across all functions within Carlsberg Britvic UK. This new structure has created 3 new roles to support the effective execution at site level while fostering a proactive safety culture through visible leadership and impactful coaching, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement, and enabling focused expertise in key areas—all underpinned by strong cross‑functional collaboration.

If you are interested in joining our journey, we are now recruiting for an EHS Specialist – Reporting to the EHS Senior Manager; this role will play a key part of our success journey and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

Role Responsibilities:

• Support environmental compliance and continuous improvement across production, logistics, sales, and admin functions
• Coordinate and implement environmental and risk reduction projects aligned with regulatory and corporate standards
• Manage and maintain the UK EHS Management System, including documentation, policies, procedures, and templates
• Support incident management systems and training across the UK business
• Adapt and roll out Group EHS programmes across relevant functions
• Assist H&S Managers with audits, environmental responsibilities, and reporting of outcomes
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS performance reports for regulatory and internal use
• Coordinate EHS compliance audits and maintain accurate records of non‑conformances and corrective actions
• Lead and implement cross‑functional EHS projects, ensuring consistency and stakeholder engagement
• Support EHS strategies within admin functions and track progress against national EHS plans

Experience and Key Attributes:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) or working towards completion, with 2–7 years’ EHS experience in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain
• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation and ISO standards, with hands‑on audit and risk assessment experience
• Skilled in project management, able to implement and roll out EHS initiatives across multiple functions and sites
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, and EHS software
• Proven ability to work in a matrix structure, manage competing priorities, and drive results
• Strong communicator and collaborator, able to influence stakeholders and foster cross‑functional teamwork
• Passionate about safety, with a proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• Willingness to travel across UK sites, including overnight stays, to support audits and operational activities

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

Application Process:

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!