Are you an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist? Are you passionate about creating a safe, sustainable, and compliant workplace? I want to hear from you!
I am looking for a dedicated and proactive EHS Specialist to join a global leader in advanced engineering solutions. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) strategy—ensuring teams operate safely and in full compliance with legislation and internal standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong EHS background who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
3-6 month contract position, Inside IR35
Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Very Competitive Rate
Coventry
EHS Specialist
Job Description
Support and develop the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System, maintaining ISO14001 and ISO45001 accreditations.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and internal corporate requirements.
Lead the development and maintenance of HSE manuals, safe systems of work, procedures, and documentation.
Provide advice, training, and support to staff and management on HSE matters.
Conduct and support incident, near miss, and accident investigations with follow-up actions and reports.
Deliver effective HSE inductions, risk assessments, and legal compliance checks.
Co-ordinate and implement corrective actions following audits and inspections.
Monitor environmental impact and drive energy reduction initiatives aligned with ISO14001 goals.
Represent the company in liaison with external bodies
Support Facilities Management to ensure full legal compliance.
Provide monthly HSE metrics and insights to senior stakeholders across the business.
EHS Specialist
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
Previous experience in a health, safety and environmental role within a manufacturing or engineering setting.
NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety.
Strong knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001.
Proven experience conducting audits, assessments, and delivering HSE training.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of a business.
Able to work autonomously and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
Commercially aware with a practical, hands-on approach to HSE