Overview
Safety and Environment Field Specialist
Location - United Kingdom
We’re looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to support our field operations across the UK. This is a field-based role with frequent travel, working closely with operational teams, contractors, and customers to promote safe working practices and environmental responsibility.
What you will do
* Carry out site and contractor audits across the UK, advising teams on compliance with legislation, company policies, and industry standards.
* Support field teams in improving working conditions on customer sites, providing guidance and practical solutions.
* Investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
* Deliver health, safety and environmental training, and support the completion of risk assessments, method statements, and POWRAs.
* Drive continuous improvement of safety behaviours and environmental risk awareness across field operations.
* Oversee contractor registration, approval, and requalification processes via Avetta.
* Ensure the full implementation and continual improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
* Support internal and external H&S office audits as required.
What we’re looking for
* Previous work experience in a field-based health and safety role.
* NEBOSH qualification (mandatory).
* IEMA environmental awareness (advantageous).
* Lead auditor certification (nice to have).
* Strong auditing, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment skills.
* Full driving licence (company van provided).
* Flexibility to travel across the UK, typically four days per week, often same-day travel.
This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who thrives in the field and wants to make a measurable impact on site safety and environmental standards. You’ll be part of a supportive team, reporting to our UKI zone Safety & Environment Country Operations Manager.
What we offer you
Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.
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