Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

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.