Site Health Safety & Environmental Specialist

Arla Foods Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company based in Lockerbie is looking for a Site Environmental, Health, & Safety Specialist to oversee EHS activities. This role requires expertise in health and safety management, ensuring compliance with legal standards while promoting a safe workplace. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in FMCG or similar sectors, alongside a NEBOSH certification. The position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and numerous development opportunities. Join a rapidly expanding organization committed to growth and innovation in the dairy sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday & Bank Holidays

Annual pay review

Pension contribution matched up to 6%

4 x annual salary life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Flexible Benefits

Subsidized staff canteen

Access to discounted Arla products

Cheese hamper at Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or relevant industries such as manufacturing, construction, chemicals, or water.
• Proven track record of working on large-scale, complex sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHS activities ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
• Act as the central point for EHS initiatives across departments.
• Report EHS data to site and business group management.

Skills

Health, safety, and environmental management

NEBOSH certification

Familiarity with environmental agencies

Job description

Site EHS Specialist - (Environmental, Health, & Safety)

Arla Foods Lockerbie

DG11 1LW

Monday-Friday Days

Join Us at Lockerbie

A Centre of Dairy Excellence in the Making

Due to an internal promotion, Arla Foods Lockerbie are looking to recruit a Site Environmental, Health, & Safety Specialist on a permanent basis.

Its an incredible time to become part of our Lockerbie site. Were investing heavily in the future, with over £180 million dedicated to transforming our operations and facilities. Recent developments include a

£22 million Energy Centre

housing our state-of-the-art Effluent Treatment Plant and Anaerobic Digestate Plant, and a £42 million project delivering a brand-new cheese VAT room alongside a modern office block complete with a gym.

£120 million TopHat project

is underway, building a cutting-edge factory to produce UHT milk, LactoFree products, and McDonalds shakes. This investment will create around 90 new roles and position Lockerbie as an official Centre of Dairy Excellence.

If youre looking to join a business thats growing, innovating, and shaping the future of dairy, theres never been a more exciting time to come on board!

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
• 26 days holiday & Bank Holidays
• Annual pay review
• Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• 4 x annual salary life assurance
• People agenda commitment to training and development, with investment bringing ample career progression opportunities
• Flexible Benefits - buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme - discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Subsidized staff canteen
• Access to discounted Arla products
• Most importantly - cheese hamper at Christmas!

How will you make an impact?

Reporting to the Senior QEHS Manager, youll be responsible for managing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities on site, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role plays a key part in fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace and supporting operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the central point for EHS initiatives across departments.
• Embed a strong quality and food safety mindset within your area of responsibility.
• Uphold Arla Foods standards and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Assist in the development of site-specific policies & objectives aligned with business goals.
• Coordinate maintenance of site EHS improvement plans.
• Liase with local authorities and actively participate in external audits.
• Collect, analyze, and report EHS data to site and business group management.
• Collaborate closely with Production, QEHS, Planning & Logistics, Engineering, and Finance teams daily, using proactive engagement and coaching to drive improvements and facilitate knowledge sharing across departments.

What will make you successful?

Were looking for an individual with experience in FMCG or other relevant industries, such as manufacturing, construction, chemicals, or water. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong health, safety, and environmental management expertise and have a proven track record of working on large-scale, complex sites.

Additional requirements :

• NEBOSH certification
• Familiarity with environmental agencies such as EA and SEPA
• Experience with CDM (Construction Design Management) is highly desirable.

Would you like to join us?

Would you like to join us?

Please apply directly or contact

Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods, for more information. The closing date for this position is the 19th December 2025 and only CVs sent directly via the link will be considered.

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