Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

D R Newitt & Associates; Ringway; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist. You will champion safety culture, drive compliance with UK legislation, and lead environmental management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma and proven EHS experience in a regulated industry. This role offers a salary range of £55,000 - £60,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation required.
• Proven experience in EHS within food manufacturing or FMCG essential.
• Experience in leading audits and driving safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Champion a proactive safety culture across all site operations.
• Develop and improve health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Lead risk assessments and deliver engaging training.

Skills

Influencing and coaching

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Greater Manchester
£55,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Are you a passionate EHS professional ready to make a real impact? This is your opportunity to take ownership of health, safety, and environmental performance at a dynamic food manufacturing site, driving a culture where safety, wellbeing, and sustainability are truly at the heart of operations.

What You'll Do

• Champion a proactive safety culture across all site operations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve health, safety, and environmental policies in line with UK legislation and industry standards.
• Lead risk assessments, site audits, and hazard identification programmes.
• Deliver engaging training and toolbox talks on topics like manual handling, fire safety, PPE, and emergency response.
• Investigate incidents to root cause, implement corrective actions, and share learnings across the business.
• Drive environmental management and sustainability initiatives — reducing waste and improving energy efficiency.
• Produce compliance reports, liaise with regulators, and keep stakeholders informed on EHS performance.
• Promote engagement through creative safety campaigns and wellbeing initiatives.

About You

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation — essential.
• Proven experience in EHS within food manufacturing, FMCG, or other highly regulated industries.
• A confident communicator with the ability to influence, coach, and inspire at every level.
• Analytical and solutions-focused, with a track record of turning data and insights into action.
• Experienced in leading audits, managing investigations, and driving behavioural safety improvements.
• Flexible, hands-on, and passionate about creating a safe, compliant, and positive workplace