Career Area:
Environmental Health and Safety
Compensation Grade:
20
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Associate
Salary/Grade: £30,311 - £37,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Larne
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Up to 10% bonus
* Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
* Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
* Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
This position requires 4 days a week in the office.
About EPD
Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.
With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We're committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.
We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations
The opportunity
Caterpillar's Electric Power Division is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Associate to support EHS programmes and initiatives at our Larne, Northern Ireland facility.
This role operates as an individual contributor, supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, health and safety systems in line with UK and Northern Ireland legislation, Caterpillar corporate requirements, and our Safety Driven culture.
The EHS Associate will play a key role in delivering health and safety training, supporting risk assessments, developing safe systems of work, conducting inspections and audits, and maintaining accurate EHS records to ensure regulatory compliance and strong site performance.
What you will do:
* Support the design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of Environmental, Health & Safety programmes in alignment with legal requirements, Caterpillar policies and site objectives.
* Promote and actively support Caterpillar's Safety Driven culture, encouraging personal ownership of safety at all levels of the organisation.
* Assist with the development, review and implementation of site EHS procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
* Deliver or support EHS training and awareness activities for employees and contractors.
* Participate in workplace inspections, audits and monitoring activities to identify hazards, assess risk and support corrective actions.
* Support environmental compliance activities, including recordkeeping and monitoring, where applicable.
* Maintain accurate EHS documentation and records in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
* Support incident reporting, investigation and learning processes, including identification of root causes and corrective actions.
* Collaborate with operations, engineering and support functions to integrate EHS considerations into daily work activities.
What you have:
EHS Policy and Legal Compliance
* Familiarity with UK and Northern Ireland health and safety legislation and regulatory expectations.
* Applies Caterpillar EHS standards to ensure the workplace is safe for people and the environment.
Process Management
* Ability to understand and support existing EHS and operational processes.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
* Experience maintaining accurate EHS records, reports and documentation.
* Processes detailed information reliably and consistently.
* Balances efficiency with precision in day‑to‑day activities.
Initiative
* Demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying hazards and improvement opportunities.
* Seeks opportunities to develop EHS knowledge and skills.
Effective Communication
* Communicates and works collaboratively with employees, leaders and contractors to improve safety performance.
* Delivers constructive feedback focused on behaviours and safe outcomes.
* Listens openly to feedback and adjusts communication approach as required.
* Prepares written reports, training materials and presentations relevant to the role.
Managing Multiple Priorities
* Effectively manages competing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
* Delivers assigned work to agreed timescales and quality expectations.
* Maintains progress across multiple tasks without compromising safety or accuracy.
Top candidates will have:
* NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or working towards this qualification.
* Previous experience supporting health, safety and/or environmental activities within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #CaterpillarNI #LI
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Posting Dates:
February 24, March 10, 2026
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
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