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Due to an internal promotion, Arla Foods Lockerbie are looking to recruit a Site Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist on a permanent basis.
Join Us at Lockerbie – A Centre of Dairy Excellence in the Making
It’s an incredible time to become part of our Lockerbie site. We’re 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. Our £120 million “TopHat” project is underway, building a cutting‑edge factory to produce UHT milk, LactoFree products, and McDonald’s shakes. This investment will create around 90 new roles and position Lockerbie as an official “Centre of Dairy Excellence”.
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 × annual salary life assurance
* People agenda commitment to training and development; ample career progression opportunities
* Flexible benefits – buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme – discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform
* Subsidised staff canteen
* Access to discounted Arla products
* Cheese hamper at Christmas
How will you make an impact?
Reporting to the Senior QEHS Manager, you’ll 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
* 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 and objectives aligned with business goals.
* Coordinate maintenance of site EHS improvement plans.
* Liase with local authorities and actively participate in external audits.
* Collect, analyse, 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?
We’re 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?
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; only CVs sent directly via the link will be considered.
Ref. 105226
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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