Environment, Health & Safety Support Specialist
Location: Derbyshire (100% Site Based)
Duration: 12-months FTC
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a practical, hands-on EHS professional with experience in industrial or chemical environments?
We are recruiting a n Environment, Health & Safety Support Speciali st to join a chemical manufacturing site during a significant and high-profile closure programme. This is a critical role supporting the EHS Manager to ensure safe day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance, contractor control, and safe site transition through to decommissioning.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact in a technically challenging environment where health, safety and environmental leadership is essential.
The Role: Working closely with the EHS Manager, you will provide practical EHS support across site operations, closure activities, and change programmes. This role is highly operational and will suit someone who enjoys being out on site rather than desk-bound. You will play a key role in maintaining standards during an evolving manufacturing and shutdown environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational EHS Support
Compliance, Audits & Reporting
Projects, Change & Site Closure
Documentation & Administration
Essential Experience
Experience in an EHS role within chemical, manufacturing, engineering, utilities or similar industry
Exposure to hazardous chemicals or chemical processes
* Strong understanding of UK EHS legislation and practical application
* Experience in incident investigation, contractor management and risk assessment
* Comfortable working in an operational plant environment
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Chemical Engineering Degree
Preferred
* NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH or equivalent
* Experience in COMAH or COMAH-influenced environments
* Experience supporting shutdowns, decommissioning or site closure programmes
* Knowledge of ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 management systems