Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Actalent; Desford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Desford is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Safety Specialist to spearhead key EHS projects. The role requires a proactive candidate with a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and promoting environmental stewardship through various initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in EHS roles within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven experience managing EHS projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of UK EHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support EHS-related projects such as risk assessments.
• Ensure all projects align with local and international EHS regulations.
• Collect, analyze, and report EHS metrics to track project progress.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS management systems

Job description

Environmental Health Safety Specialist

We are seeking a proactive and experienced EHS Projects Support to support the execution of Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role focuses on delivering key EHS projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental stewardship in alignment with our strategic direction. The ideal candidate will bring experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, and a strong understanding of sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and support EHS-related projects such as risk assessments, safety system upgrades, environmental compliance initiatives, and ergonomic improvements.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all projects align with local, national, and international EHS regulations and company standards.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report EHS metrics to track project progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, and maintenance to implement EHS solutions effectively.
• Training & Communication: Develop and deliver training materials and communications to support project rollouts and promote EHS awareness.
• Audit & Inspection Support: Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, and support corrective actions related to project activities.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in EHS roles within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven experience managing EHS projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of UK EHS regulations.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.