EHS Specialist

We are working with a well-established global engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit an EHS Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental professional to take ownership of site-wide EHS activities, ensuring legal compliance, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a positive safety culture across a busy manufacturing facility. Working closely with operational teams and senior management, you will play a key role in protecting employees, maintaining regulatory standards, and supporting business performance.

EHS Specialist
Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Working hours – Monday to Friday, Full Time
Poole
 
EHS Specialist
Job Description

Lead and promote a positive Health, Safety & Environmental culture through coaching, engagement, and visible support across the site.
Manage EHS systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UK legislation and recognized industry standards.
Carry out audits, workplace inspections and risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and introducing effective preventative measures.
Deliver Health & Safety training, monitor performance metrics, and maintain documentation to support internal, external and regulatory audits.EHS Specialist
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental role within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum, with higher-level Health & Safety qualifications advantageous.
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, and compliance requirements.
Experience carrying out audits, incident investigations, contractor management and risk assessments within a production environment.
Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'apply
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed