Safety & Environment Field Specialist

Schneider Electric North America; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy management company is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support field operations across the UK. This role involves conducting audits, improving site conditions, and delivering training. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH qualification and field experience. Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a field-based health and safety role.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK, typically four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site and contractor audits across the UK.
• Support field teams in improving working conditions.
• Investigate workplace incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver health, safety and environmental training.

Skills

Auditing

Compliance monitoring

Risk assessment

Health and safety

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Lead auditor certification

IEMA environmental awareness

Job description

Overview

Safety and Environment Field Specialist

Location - United Kingdom

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to support our field operations across the UK. This is a field-based role with frequent travel, working closely with operational teams, contractors, and customers to promote safe working practices and environmental responsibility.

What you will do

• Carry out site and contractor audits across the UK, advising teams on compliance with legislation, company policies, and industry standards.
• Support field teams in improving working conditions on customer sites, providing guidance and practical solutions.
• Investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver health, safety and environmental training, and support the completion of risk assessments, method statements, and POWRAs.
• Drive continuous improvement of safety behaviours and environmental risk awareness across field operations.
• Oversee contractor registration, approval, and requalification processes via Avetta.
• Ensure the full implementation and continual improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• Support internal and external H&S office audits as required.

What we’re looking for

• Previous work experience in a field-based health and safety role.
• NEBOSH qualification (mandatory).
• IEMA environmental awareness (advantageous).
• Lead auditor certification (nice to have).
• Strong auditing, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment skills.
• Full driving licence (company van provided).
• Flexibility to travel across the UK, typically four days per week, often same-day travel.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who thrives in the field and wants to make a measurable impact on site safety and environmental standards. 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.

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