Environmental (EHS) Officer

HR GO Driving; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an EHS Officer to ensure compliance and drive environmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and proven experience in the manufacturing sector. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing EHS systems, and promoting a safety culture among staff. This position offers a structured 37-hour workweek with generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

Company pension with employer contribution

Employee contribution to pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits.
• Support training and engagement activities.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Strong communication skills

Ability to engage stakeholders

Detail-focused

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Reporting to the OpEx Manager, the EHS Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring full legal compliance, driving environmental initiatives, and embedding a strong EHS culture across the site. You'll work closely with operational teams to deliver practical, compliant, and value-adding EHS solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all EHS legislation, standards, and internal procedures


• Maintain and manage EHS systems in line with ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001


• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections to ensure safe operation of plant and equipment


• Develop EHS business plans and action plans using performance data and industry best practice


• Lead and support environmental initiatives, including Zero Waste to Landfill and Net Zero programmes


• Support incident, near-miss reporting and investigations, ensuring learning is communicated effectively


• Develop and promote a continual improvement and behavioural safety culture


• Support training, communication, and engagement activities across the workforce


• Develop, implement, and maintain safety processes including SSOW, Permit to Work, and Control of Contractors


• Provide technical EHS support to production and staff areas


• Maintain budgetary control and provide administrative support as required


• Contribute to wider corporate EHS strategy and initiatives

About You

You'll be a proactive and confident Environmental, Health and Safety professional who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working closely with operational teams.

• NEBOSH General Certificate


• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment


• Strong working knowledge of EHS legislation and compliance frameworks


• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and investigations


• Ability to influence, coach, and engage stakeholders at all levels


• Exposure to environmental improvement programmes and sustainability initiatives

Personal Attributes

• Strong personal commitment to safety, quality, and environmental excellence


• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a bias for action


• Strong communication, IT, and relationship-building skills


• Ability to drive cultural change and continual improvement


• Organised, detail-focused, and commercially aware

Working Hours

This role is based on a 37‑hour working week:

• Monday & Wednesday: 07:45 - 16:30 (8 hours 15 minutes)


• Tuesday & Thursday: 07:45 - 16:00 (7 hours 45 minutes)


• Friday: 07:45 - 12:45 (5 hours)


• 27 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays


• Company pension (salary sacrifice scheme):


• Employee contribution: minimum 6%


• Employer contribution: up to 6%

How to Apply

To apply or request further information, please submit your CV via the job board or contact Talent Media directly. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.