Health & Safety Engineer

ARLA; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a Site Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist in Herne Bay, UK. This role involves managing EHS activities and ensuring compliance with standards while promoting a safe workplace culture. The ideal candidate has experience in FMCG or relevant industries and holds a NEBOSH certification. Benefits include a competitive salary and various employee perks, such as subsidized products and training opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday & Bank Holidays

Annual pay review

Pension contribution matched up to 6%

4 x annual salary life assurance

Ample training and development opportunities

Access to discounted Arla products

Cheese hamper at Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or relevant industries such as manufacturing, construction, chemicals, or water.
• NEBOSH certification is required.
• Familiarity with environmental agencies such as EA and SEPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities on site.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Act as a central point for EHS initiatives across departments.
• Coordinate maintenance of site EHS improvement plans.
• Collect, analyze and report EHS data to management.

Job description

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What you will need

• We're looking for an individual with experience in FMCG or other relevant industries, such as manufacturing, construction, chemicals, or water. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong health, safety, and environmental management expertise and have a proven track record of working on large-scale, complex sites.
• Additional requirements: NEBOSH certification, familiarity with environmental agencies such as EA and SEPA, experience with CDM (Construction Design Management) is highly desirable.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage), 26 days holiday & Bank Holidays, Annual pay review, Pension contribution matched up to 6%, 4 x annual salary life assurance, People agenda commitment to training and development, with investment bringing ample career progression opportunities. Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform. Subsidized staff canteen, Access to discounted Arla products, Most importantly- cheese hamper at Christmas!