Safety & Environment Field Specialist

Schneider Electric North America; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support their Field Operations in the North of England. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, conduct training, and investigate incidents. Key qualifications include a NEBOSH General Certificate and strong auditing skills. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Health & Wellbeing Support

Gym Flex

Learning Portal

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a field-based Health and Safety role.
• Strong auditing, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment skills.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support and educate on Health and Safety legislation.
• Investigate and record workplace accidents.
• Deliver H&S-based training.

Skills

Auditing

Compliance monitoring

Risk assessment

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IEMA Environmental Awareness

Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to support our Field Operations across the North of England, primarily covering the M62 Corridor (Warrington, Manchester, Sheffield). This is a field-based role with frequent travel, working closely with operational teams, contractors, and customers to promote safe working practices across all sites and activities.

What you will do

• Support, educate, and advise Field Operations on Health and Safety legislation, internal company policies, and industry standards.
• Work with local teams to plan and implement actions that improve working conditions on customer sites.
• Investigate and record workplace accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver and assist in providing H&S-based training.
• Support completion and review of Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and POWRAs.
• Ensure all field-based employees and subcontractors follow safe working procedures and approved RAMS.
• Arrange and carry out site inspections and internal audits across Field Operations.
• Support internal and external H&S audits as required.
• Provide accurate H&S documentation to support PPQ and tender submissions.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a field-based Health and Safety role.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (mandatory).
• IEMA Environmental Awareness (advantageous).
• Lead Auditor certification (desirable).
• Strong auditing, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full driving licence (company car provided).
• Flexibility to travel within the North of England (M62 Corridor), with occasional travel outside this area and infrequent overnight stays.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who thrives in the field and wants to make a measurable impact on health and safety culture. You’ll be part of a supportive team, reporting to our UKI zone Safety & Environment Country Operations Manager.

What we offer you

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it’s an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company’s future.

We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.

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We’re looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to support our Field Operations across the North of England, primarily covering the M62 Corridor (Warrington, Manchester, Sheffield). This is a field-based role with frequent travel, working closely with operational teams, contractors, and customers to promote safe working practices across all sites and activities.