Senior EHS Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing site is seeking a Senior EHS Coordinator to lead environmental, health, and safety compliance. In this full-time role, you'll ensure adherence to legislation, deliver essential training, and foster a culture of safety. Your expertise will drive risk assessments and manage health programs, making a tangible impact on workplace safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about sustainability and safety in a high-performing environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in EHS practices and contribute to a safe and compliant workplace.

Benefits

WPA Health Cash Back Plan

Life Assurance (up to 6x annual salary)

Pension salary sacrifice scheme (up to 10%)

Qualifications

• Experience in EHS roles within engineering or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK EHS legislation and internal standards.
• Design and deliver EHS training and maintain compliance records.
• Lead internal audits and manage occupational health programs.

Skills

EHS Compliance

Risk Assessments

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

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Yolk Recruitment is supporting an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior EHS Coordinator to join a well-established and innovative manufacturing site based in Exeter. This is a full-time, permanent role where you'll take the lead on EHS compliance, deliver critical training and development, and play a key part in shaping a strong safety culture. If you're passionate about health, safety, sustainability, and making a real impact, this could be your next move.

As the Senior EHS Coordinator, you'll lead on all aspects of environmental, health, and safety at a high-performing manufacturing plant. From overseeing compliance and risk assessments to driving behavioural safety and managing occupational health programmes, you'll play a hands-on role in ensuring a safe, sustainable and legally compliant workplace.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with UK EHS legislation and internal company standards.
• Provide technical support and advice on all Environmental, Health and Safety matters.
• Design and deliver EHS training: risk assessments, toolbox talks, permits to work, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate training records, compliance matrices, and surveillance schedules.
• Lead internal audits and support external regulatory audits.
• Manage occupational health programs and liaise with service providers.
• Maintain and develop COSHH management systems and procedures.
• Support and develop a network of shopfloor EHS Coordinators across the site.
• Report, investigate, and act on incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Lead and participate in the site emergency response team.
• Maintain legal compliance documentation including H&S Legal Register and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Engineering, HR, Operations, and more.
• Engage with external stakeholders such as contractors, regulators, councils, and insurance bodies.

And this is what you'll need:

• Experience in EHS roles within engineering or manufacturing sectors.
• NEBOSH Certificate.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

And this is what you'll get:

• WPA Health Cash Back Plan
• Life Assurance (up to 6x annual salary)
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme (up to 10% through salary sacrifice)

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to succeed as Senior EHS Coordinator, apply now.

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