Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to foster a proactive safety culture within operations. This role demands expertise in UK health and safety legislation, alongside the NEBOSH Diploma. The ideal candidate will excel in training, incident reporting, and compliance, while promoting engagement through innovative safety campaigns.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Holds the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent) – Essential.
• Demonstrable experience in EHS roles, ideally within a food manufacturing or regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust health & safety policies in line with UK legislation and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and hazard identification initiatives.
• Lead training and development on topics including fire safety, manual handling, PPE, and emergency procedures.

Skills

Incident Reporting

Data Analysis

Training Skills

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Science

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Job Description

Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Location: Greater Manchester

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Salary Range: £45k to £50k + Benefits

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturing business for a Senior EHS Specialist to join their team. This is a key position with responsibility for shaping and embedding a proactive, high-performance safety culture across the site’s operations.

If you're an experienced safety professional with strong technical expertise, a passion for continuous improvement, and NEBOSH qualifications, this could be your ideal next step.

The Role:

1. Develop and implement robust health & safety policies in line with UK legislation and industry standards
2. Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and hazard identification initiatives
3. Lead training and development on topics including fire safety, manual handling, PPE, and emergency procedures
4. Drive compliance across EHS standards, producing regular reports and liaising with external regulators
5. Lead thorough incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
6. Deliver occupational health & wellbeing programmes, including health surveillance
7. Take ownership of environmental management and continuous improvement initiatives
8. Promote engagement through safety campaigns, events, and communication strategies
9. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, best practices, and emerging risks

Your Skills & Experience:

1. Educated to degree level in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
2. Holds the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent) – Essential
3. Demonstrable experience in EHS roles, ideally within a food manufacturing or regulated environment
4. Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation, compliance, and audit processes
5. Effective trainer with the ability to develop and deliver engaging safety content
6. Skilled in incident reporting, data analysis, and performance monitoring
7. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent stakeholder communication skills
8. Flexible approach to working hours and site needs (some weekend/holiday coverage may be required)