Arla is the UK’s largest dairy, farmer owned and the creator of household favourite brands such as Cravendale, Anchor, Lurpak & Castello plus many many more.
Arla Foods Stourton have an exciting opportunity in their QEHS team for an EHS Co-ordinator. The dairy, located in south Leeds, is one of the largest in the UK with the capacity to produce 750million litres of milk per year.
You will play a key part in the site QEHS team in delivering results to ensure continuous improvement through Environment, Health and Safety.
What will the role look like?
You will also drive our ambitious Safety agenda and support the Wellbeing of our 450 colleagues. Reporting directly to the Senior QEHS Manager, with another Team member, you will be responsible for monitoring compliance to Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, and through internal audit identify and develop areas for continuous improvement. You will drive Safety Culture on Site as lead in our Behavioural Safety Programme, and develop our Safety Champions to ensure Safety accountability in all areas of the Site. In addition, with committed investment from our Farmer Owners over a number of years, you will support a busy CapEx project agenda on Site.
What do you need?
* We’re looking for people who have an Environmental, Health and Safety background – ideally gained within a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
* NEBOSH certificate (or equivalent) essential
* Strong Leadership and Team work skills
* Experience of Environmental ISO 14001 standard preferable
* IEMA certificate (or equivalent) preferable
* Lead auditor preferable.
* Strong attention to detail and IT skills are essential.
Next Steps
For more information please contact Talent Partner Jess Thwaite. The closing date for applications is Friday 19th June 2026
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about