Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

D R Newitt & Associates; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business is looking for a Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to enhance their safety culture. The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH qualifications and experience in EHS roles, focusing on compliance and continuous improvement. This position requires developing safety policies, conducting audits, and leading training initiatives. Competitive salary of £45k to £50k plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Demonstrable experience in EHS roles, ideally within a food manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation, compliance, and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust health & safety policies in line with UK legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and hazard identification initiatives.
• Lead training and development on various safety topics.

Skills

NEBOSH qualifications

Strong communication skills

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Science

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

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.

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
• 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

Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to degree level in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• NEBOSH National 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)