Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Location: Reading, UK
Shift: Night Shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £40,000 per annum £2/hour shift allowance 6% bonus
Are you passionate about creating safer, greener workplaces? Do you thrive in manufacturing environments and enjoy making a measurable impact? We are seeking a dedicated Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support our continued commitment to excellence in health, safety, and environmental performance.
What You'll Do:
Working closely with the EHS Manager, you'll help maintain and improve our EHS programs at our Reading facility, ensuring full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations. This is a hands-on, site-based role on the night shift, ideal for someone confident in taking initiative and leading safety efforts across the plant.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and update our Emergency Action Plan, Legal Register, and Risk Management System
Conduct emergency drills and ensure emergency response readiness
Support environmental compliance, including hazardous waste handling and sustainability programs
Oversee MSDS database and chemical safety records
Lead monthly safety committee meetings and safety audits
Track and report on workplace injuries and safety metrics
Promote and present safety topics to employees
Ensure adherence to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standardsWhat We’re Looking For:
Degree in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, or Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in an EHS role (preferably in manufacturing)
Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills
Comfortable working independently on the night shift
Working knowledge of UK EHS laws and ISO standards
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)The Role Includes:
Night shift hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Monday to Friday
Exposure to manufacturing environments requiring PPE
Some physical activity (standing, walking, lifting up to 25–40 lbs)
What We Offer:
£40,000 per annum base salary
£2/hour night shift allowance
6% annual bonus
A supportive team culture focused on safety, innovation, and sustainability
Real opportunity to drive change and make an impact on-site