EHS Officer

EHS Officer

Workington, Cumbria £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits Permanent | Full Time

Adecco Workington are delighted to be recruiting for an EHS Officer on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business in West Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production environment where health, safety and environmental standards are a key focus. Working closely with operational teams across site, you will play an important role in promoting best practice, ensuring compliance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

As EHS Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of health, safety and environmental activities across the site. You will work with managers and employees to drive engagement, improve standards and help create a positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Support site-wide health, safety and environmental programmes
Carry out workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments
Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
Deliver and coordinate health and safety training activities
Monitor compliance with internal procedures and statutory requirements
Maintain accurate EHS records, reports and KPI data
Support environmental improvement projects and sustainability initiatives
Work closely with managers to identify and reduce operational risks
Promote a proactive culture focused on safety, wellbeing and continuous improvementEssential Skills & Experience

Previous experience within a Health & Safety or EHS position
Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Experience conducting audits, inspections and investigations
Proficient in Microsoft Office applicationsQualifications

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
Additional environmental qualifications would be advantageousWhat's on Offer?

Salary of £35,000 - £40,000
Company benefits package
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to join a successful manufacturing operation
Stable long-term career opportunity
Chance to make a genuine impact across site operationsTo apply, please submit your CV to Adecco Workington for a confidential discussion.

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