Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Randstad Enterprise; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Sourceright is seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Senior Specialist for a manufacturing site in Kings Lynn. The role supports site safety and environmental performance with autonomy, driving continuous improvement and legal compliance.

You will deputise for the HSE Manager, coach leadership and teams, and oversee audits and CAPA processes to ensure ongoing accreditation to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. This is a part-time role, 3 days per week, on site at Kings Lynn.

Qualifications

• IEMA qualification or NEBOSH Diploma/Certificate
• In-depth knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment
• Auditing knowledge of ISO 14001/45001 and HSE management systems

Responsibilities

• Support the HSE Manager in developing site HSE strategies and roadmaps
• deputise for the HSE Manager during absences and liaise with regulators and stakeholders
• Coach site leadership and teams to embed a safety-focused culture
• Audit and improve the site's HSE management systems to maintain ISO 14001/45001
• Direct internal and external HSE audits and track CAPAs to closure
• Manage relationships with regulators and insurers and monitor regulatory horizons
• Lead risk assessments and CI projects in safety and environmental areas
• Investigate incidents using Root Cause Analysis and drive corrective actions
• Deliver HSE training and behavioural safety programs across the site
• Support shop-floor coaching and potential new line installations

Skills

Communication

Influence

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

IEMA qualification

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Senior Specialist

Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Hours: Part-time, 3 days/week

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a proactive and results-driven Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Senior Specialist on behalf of a well established manufacturing organisation to play a key role in supporting site safety and environmental performance. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the HSE Specialist will drive continuous improvement, ensure robust legal compliance and champion a progressive behavioural safety culture, working closely with the HSE Manager and site leadership team. Some of the duties will include but are not limited to:

• Actively supporting the HSE Manager in developing and deploying site multi-year HSE strategies and roadmaps, translating strategic objectives into actionable initiatives


• Seamlessly deputising for the HSE Manager during absences, serving as the primary point of contact for site leadership, external regulators, and corporate stakeholders


• Acting as an expert coach and advisor to site leadership, value stream managers, technical teams, and engineering to build capability and safety mindsets across all levels


• Maintaining, auditing, and continuously improving the site's Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems to ensure ongoing accreditation to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards


• Directing internal and external HSE audit programs, ensuring non-conformities are thoroughly investigated and corrective/preventative actions (CAPAs) are tracked to resolution


• Proactively managing relationships with external authorities (Health & Safety Executive, Environment Agency, insurers) and conducting legal horizon scanning for evolving regulations


• Overseeing line-based risk assessments (manual handling, machinery safety, workplace transport) and leading targeted CI projects (ergonomics, energy, waste, water)


• Leading investigations into complex safety and environmental incidents using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies


• Designing, developing, and delivering high-impact HSE training and behavioral safety programs (such as Toolbox Talks and leadership safety walkabouts)


• Supporting shop-floor coaching and assisting with upcoming project work, including potential new line installations

Required experience

• Mandatory IEMA qualification to meet Environment Agency permit requirements OR a NEBOSH Diploma / NEBOSH National Certificate


• In-depth, practical knowledge of UK Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation


• Strong connection to the shop floor with practical HSE application experience in a factory/manufacturing environment


• Ability to deal with ambiguity and drive progress in a dynamic operational environment


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority across all operational levels


• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, ownership, and problem-solving capability


• Strong understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and auditing practices


• Experience in leading complex incident investigations and applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA)


• Experience managing third-party HSE suppliers, assessors, and external consultants


• Proven capability in coaching and developing operational teams to uplift overall HSE competence