Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Owen Daniels; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Employee discounts

Career development

Bonus

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to join a busy engineering and manufacturing site in Coventry. The role focuses on developing the EHS strategy, embedding a strong safety culture and ensuring practical, compliant processes across operations.

You will lead investigations, manage contractor-related EHS considerations and continually improve systems using Lean/continuous improvement methodologies. A hands‑on, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (or equivalent).
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong knowledge of EHS legislation and risk management.
• Experience with risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Lean, A3 or structured problem‑solving techniques advantageous.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver EHS strategies, programmes and action plans to improve site performance.
• Maintain and improve EHS management systems to stay compliant.
• Provide expert EHS advice translating regulations into practical processes and training.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near misses, with root cause analysis.
• Manage EHS considerations for contractors, processes and equipment.
• Support culture building through audits, safety meetings and engagement.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Auditing

Education

NEBOSH certificate

IEMA/IOSH qualification

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EHS Specialist to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment where Health, Safety and Environmental performance is a key priority.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who can combine strong technical EHS knowledge with a practical, solutions-focused approach. You will play an important role in developing and delivering the site’s EHS strategy, ensuring compliance while driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Working closely with management, employees, facilities and maintenance teams, you will help embed a strong safety culture and ensure that EHS processes are practical, effective and aligned with the needs of a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

EHS Specialist

Permanent

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm

Coventry

EHS Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver EHS strategies, programmes and action plans, using data, analysis and problem‑solving techniques to improve site performance and drive towards zero accidents.
• Maintain and continuously improve the EHS management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements, ensuring procedures, safe systems of work, risk assessments and associated documentation remain effective and compliant.
• Provide expert EHS advice across the site, translating legislation and regulatory requirements into practical processes, controls and training for employees and management.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions using Lean and continuous improvement/problem‑solving methodologies.
• Take responsibility for EHS considerations relating to contractors, process assets, equipment and site activities, ensuring appropriate risk and change management controls are in place.
• Support the development of a positive EHS culture through audits, safety meetings, training, coaching and engagement with employees, while monitoring key metrics and identifying opportunities for further improvement.

EHS Specialist

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a strong EHS background within an engineering, manufacturing or similarly regulated environment, with the ability to operate effectively in a busy, hands‑on setting.

You will ideally have:

• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma, or equivalent.
• Environmental qualification such as IEMA or IOSH would be advantageous.
• Experience implementing, maintaining and improving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong knowledge of EHS legislation, regulations and practical risk management.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident/near‑miss investigations, change management and contractor management.
• Knowledge of Lean, A3 or other structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement techniques.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage with people at all levels.
• A proactive, practical and solutions‑focused approach to EHS.

EHS Specialist

Company Benefits

• Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution
• Employee Discounts
• Career development within a high-performing aerospace environment
• Bonus

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of EHS activity within a busy engineering and manufacturing operation, with genuine scope to influence strategy, improve systems and make a visible difference to safety culture and site performance.

If you are an EHS professional who enjoys being close to the operation, solving problems and turning EHS strategy into practical improvements, this could be an excellent next step.