Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
91 days ago
Salary
£42K - £84K / year
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Carrier
• Provide practical, day-to-day EHS support and guidance across UK&I service operations, projects, and integration activities. • Ensure compliance with local legislation, company standards, and contractual requirements. • Work closely with operational teams to identify risks and implement effective control measures. • Conduct site visits, inspections, and audits, ensuring timely follow-up and closure of actions. • Support the rollout of EHS initiatives and contribute to the consistent application of EHS standards across sites. • Promote a strong safety culture by engaging directly with employees and encouraging safe behaviours. • Participate in and support incident investigations, helping identify root causes and preventative actions. • Assist in the development and delivery of EHS training and toolbox talks. • Support the management of subcontractor safety, including prequalification and on-site performance monitoring. • Contribute to the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS). • Maintain accurate records within internal EHS reporting systems. • Support EHS communication through clear, practical, and engaging messaging. • Assist with EHS certification and compliance processes.
Job Requirements
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Proven experience in a hands-on Health & Safety role across multiple sites (e.g. depots, service locations, or project sites) within construction, field service, engineering or manufacturing environments.
- Strong working knowledge of UK EHS regulations and standards, particularly within building services, construction, or field-based operations
- Experience working on-site and directly with operational and depot-based teams, providing practical EHS support
- A proactive, practical approach with the ability to identify risks across varied environments and implement effective solutions independently
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple locations
- Ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation and support diverse teams across different sites
- Willingness to travel regularly across Northern UK to visit multiple sites and depot locations
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
- 25 days of holidays + bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Company car
- Access to benefits central
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