ESH Specialist

Manpower UK; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking an EHS Specialist to support and drive our health, safety, and environmental programme on a 6-month contract in Coventry. You will ensure compliance, deliver training, and promote a strong safety culture in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role requires NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) with ISO 14001/45001 experience, plus strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive, organised contributor is essential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH-qualified (or equivalent) with an environmental qualification such as IEMA or IOSH.
• Experience managing or supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of EHS legislation and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, organised and capable of influencing change across the business.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Advise managers and employees on EHS best practices and compliance requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Deliver EHS training and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor environmental performance and support sustainability goals.
• Analyse and report EHS metrics and drive corrective actions.

Skills

ERG knowledge

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Risk assessment

Audits

Incident investigations

EHS training

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

# ESH Specialist* Reference Number: 449730* Published Date: 15/10/2026* Job Type: Contract* Salary: £25 - £29 Per hour* Industry:* Hours: Full Time### EHS Specialist (6-Month Contract)**Location:** Coventry **Contract:** 6 Months **Rate:** £25 - £29 p/h PAYE (Umbrella also an option)We're seeking an experienced **EHS Specialist** to support our Health, Safety and Environmental programme on a 6-month contract basis in Coventry. You'll play a key role in maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a positive safety culture within a fast-paced engineering/manufacturing environment.**Key Responsibilities:*** Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.* Advise managers and employees on EHS best practices and compliance requirements.* Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.* Deliver EHS training and support continuous improvement initiatives.* Monitor environmental performance and support sustainability goals.* Analyse and report EHS metrics and drive corrective actions.**About You:*** NEBOSH-qualified (or equivalent) with an environmental qualification such as IEMA or IOSH.* Experience managing or supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.* Background in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.* Strong knowledge of EHS legislation and risk management.* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.* Proactive, organised, and confident influencing change across the business.This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact within a collaborative and safety-focused organisation.**Apply now for immediate consideration.**