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 in Greater Manchester. The role involves developing health & safety policies, conducting audits, and driving compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Health & Safety and NEBOSH qualifications. This position offers a salary range of £45k to £50k plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in EHS roles, ideally within food manufacturing.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety required.
• Knowledge of compliance and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health & safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits.
• Lead training on fire safety and emergency procedures.

Skills

NEBOSH qualifications

Safety training development

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Understanding of UK H&S legislation

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

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

• 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
• Drive compliance across EHS standards, producing regular reports and liaising with external regulators
• Lead thorough incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Deliver occupational health & wellbeing programmes, including health surveillance
• Take ownership of environmental management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote engagement through safety campaigns, events, and communication strategies
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, best practices, and emerging risks

Your Skills & Experience

• 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
• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation, compliance, and audit processes
• Effective trainer with the ability to develop and deliver engaging safety content
• Skilled in incident reporting, data analysis, and performance monitoring
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent stakeholder communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours and site needs (some weekend/holiday coverage may be required)