EHS Advisor

NRL; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Rugby seeks an EHS Advisor. This role involves championing Environment, Health & Safety standards, conducting site inspections, and delivering training. Candidates should have prior EHS experience in an engineering or manufacturing setting, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and ideally the NEBOSH Certificate. The position is hands-on and requires excellent communication skills. The EHS Advisor will drive compliance and support a positive safety culture across the workshop and plant.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an EHS role within engineering or manufacturing.
• Confident communicator able to engage at all levels.
• Experience with mechanical machining and HV electrical works preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Clients project plan using EHS management tools.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Deliver EHS training and awareness sessions.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure environmental compliance and waste management.

Skills

UK H&S legislation understanding

Strong communication skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

EHS training delivery

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

# EHS AdvisorLocationHeysham**EHS Advisor****Location:** Rugby **Employment Type:** Full-Time, Contract **Duration:** 3 Months **Reports to:** EHS Manager / Site Lead **About the Company**NRL are working with a leading engineering organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, precision, and quality. The company operates a busy workshop and manufacturing facility in Rugby, delivering engineered solutions across multiple sectors. Due to continued growth and a commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards, they are seeking an experienced **EHS Advisor** to join their site-based team. **The Role**As the **EHS Advisor**, you will be the on-site champion for Environment, Health & Safety standards across the workshop and manufacturing plant. This is a hands-on role where you’ll provide guidance, drive compliance, and foster a positive safety culture throughout the operation. **Key Responsibilities** * Working with the EHS Lead develop, understand, and maintain the Clients project plan using the EHS management tools**.*** Support EHS Leader to ensure required compliance activities aligned to in-country legislation such as DSEAR, LOLER, PUWER, COSHH regulations.* Support Contractor Management across the site , processing permits to work considering aspects not limited to LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, Lift Plans aligned to the Clients standards.* Oversee day-to-day EHS activities across the workshop and production areas.* Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring adherence to company and statutory requirements.* Support incident investigations, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.* Deliver EHS training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to staff and contractors.* Manage documentation including RAMS, COSHH assessments, permits to work, and safety records.* Promote continuous improvement, working with supervisors and engineering teams to enhance safety processes.* Ensure environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution control, and sustainability initiatives.* Act as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies, visitors, and internal stakeholders on all EHS matters.**Requirements** * Previous experience in an EHS role within engineering, manufacturing, workshop, or industrial environments.* Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation and best practice.* Working towards or holds NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.* Preferred experience and knowledge of the risks involved in either/or mechanical machining, mechanical assembly/fitting and HV electrical works* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. If interested please apply, or for further information please reach out to [e-mail] The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.