Site EHS Specialist- Lockerbie Dairy

Arla; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the UK is looking for a Site Environmental, Health, & Safety Specialist to enhance EHS practices at their Lockerbie site. The role ensures compliance with health and safety standards while managing initiatives for continuous improvement. Candidates must have experience in FMCG or similar industries, along with NEBOSH certification. This position offers a competitive salary, training and development opportunities, and various employee benefits, fostering a safe and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday & Bank Holidays

Annual pay review

Pension contribution matched up to 6%

Subsidised staff canteen

Flexible Benefits

Access to discounted Arla products

Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale, complex sites.
• Familiarity with environmental agencies such as EA and SEPA.
• Experience with CDM (Construction Design Management) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central point for EHS initiatives across departments.
• Uphold Arla Foods standards and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Collect, analyse, and report EHS data to management.

Skills

Health, safety, and environmental management expertise

Strong quality and food safety mindset

Experience in FMCG or relevant industries

Education

NEBOSH certification

Job description

Join Us at Lockerbie – A Centre of Dairy Excellence in the Making

Due to an internal promotion, Arla Foods Lockerbie are looking to recruit a Site Environmental, Health, & Safety Specialist on a permanent basis.

It’s an incredible time to become part of our Lockerbie site. We’re investing heavily in the future, with over £180 million dedicated to transforming our operations and facilities. Recent developments include a £22 million Energy Centre housing our state-of-the‑art Effluent Treatment Plant and Anaerobic Digestate Plant, and a £42 million project delivering a brand‑new cheese VAT room alongside a modern office block complete with a gym.

And we’re not stopping there—our £120 million “TopHat” project is underway, building a cutting‑edge factory to produce UHT milk, LactoFree products, and McDonald’s shakes. This investment will create around 90 new roles and position Lockerbie as an official “Centre of Dairy Excellence”.

If you’re looking to join a business that’s growing, innovating, and shaping the future of dairy, there’s never been a more exciting time to come on board!

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
• 26 days holiday & Bank Holidays
• Annual pay review
• Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• 4 x annual salary life assurance
• People agenda commitment to training and development, with investment bringing ample career progression opportunities
• Flexible Benefits – buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme – discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Access to discounted Arla products
• Most importantly – cheese hamper at Christmas!

How will you make an impact?

Reporting to the Senior QEHS Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities on site, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role plays a key part in fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace and supporting operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the central point for EHS initiatives across departments.
• Embed a strong quality and food safety mindset within your area of responsibility.
• Uphold Arla Foods standards and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Assist in the development of site‑specific policies & objectives aligned with business goals.
• Coordinate maintenance of site EHS improvement plans.
• Liase with local authorities and actively participate in external audits.
• Collect, analyse, and report EHS data to site and business group management.
• Collaborate closely with Production, QEHS, Planning & Logistics, Engineering, and Finance teams daily, using proactive engagement and coaching to drive improvements and facilitate knowledge sharing across departments.

What will make you successful?

We’re looking for an individual with experience in FMCG or other relevant industries, such as manufacturing, construction, chemicals, or water. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong health, safety, and environmental management expertise and have a proven track record of working on large‑scale, complex sites.

Additional Requirements

• NEBOSH certification
• Familiarity with environmental agencies such as EA and SEPA
• Experience with CDM (Construction Design Management) is highly desirable.

Would you like to join us?

Please apply directly or contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods, for more information. The closing date for this position is 19th December 2025 and only CVs sent directly via the link will be considered.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.