Direct message the job poster from Planet Pharma
Account Coordinator / Recruitment Consultant
EHS Specialist – Onsite
Contract duration – 3 months to start with (high possibility to extend)
We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to provide short-term, onsite support at a UK-based, regulated manufacturing and life sciences environment. Working closely with site EHS leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant operations across laboratories, manufacturing, facilities, and contractor activities.
This role is ideal for an EHS professional with hands‑on experience in GMP‑regulated manufacturing, who enjoys being embedded in operations and making an immediate impact.
What You’ll Do
* Develop, review, and update risk assessments across laboratory, facility, and construction activities
* Create and deliver EHS training packages for site personnel
* Conduct and review COSHH assessments in line with UK regulations
* Draft, revise, and standardise SOPs to support safe and compliant operations
* Support incident investigations, including root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
* Review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) and Permits to Work for onsite contractors
* Provide general EHS advisory support to operational and project teams
What You’ll Bring
* Minimum 3 years experience in an EHS advisory or specialist role within a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment
* Background in drug, vaccine, or biopharmaceutical development strongly preferred; experience in other highly regulated industries (e.g., food manufacturing) will be considered
* Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and GMP‑related EHS requirements
* Proven ability to produce clear, practical EHS documentation (risk assessments, SOPs, COSHH, etc.)
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder‑management skills
Why Apply?
* Short‑term, high‑impact role within a growing life sciences environment with a high potential for contract extension
* Opportunity to work closely with senior EHS leadership at a well known company!
* Varied, hands‑on work across labs, facilities, and contractor activities
Reach out now!
Tshering Sherpa
Tsherpa@planet-pharma.co.uk
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