Lead EHS Specialist

Lead routine EHS operations across the site, ensuring inspections, audits, and statutory checks (LOLER, PUWER, LEV, pressure systems, etc.) are completed.

Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and targeted EHS interventions with frontline teams.

Maintain and continuously improve risk assessments, COSHH documentation, incident reporting, emergency procedures, and safe operating procedures.

Support the occupational health programme, including noise, vibration, welding fume, and exposure monitoring activities.

Act as the first-line lead for incident response, immediate corrective actions, and containment.

Coordinate evidence gathering, root-cause analysis (5 Why, fishbone, etc.), and contribute to investigation reports.

Track completion of corrective and preventive actions, ensuring systemic improvements are delivered.

Act as the onsite operational contact for contractors, ensuring compliance with induction processes and permit-to-work systems.

Coach supervisors and team leaders on EHS responsibilities, hazard recognition, and behavioural safety.

Foster a culture of openness, reporting, and proactive risk management.

Support day-to-day environmental monitoring including waste segregation, emissions control, spill response, and permit compliance.

Conduct environmental inspections and ensure environmental controls are maintained during construction and manufacturing processes.

Promote site sustainability initiatives in line with corporate goals.

Maintain accurate EHS records, KPI dashboards, and site reporting.

Analyse EHS performance trends and recommend improvements to processes, training, and controls.

Drive continuous improvement activities aligned with operational excellence, lean principles, and best practice.

NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum), with NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience in an operational EHS role within heavy manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, or industrial environments.

Practical understanding of UK legislation including CDM 2015, HSWA, COSHH, LOLER, PUWER, and RIDDOR.

Experience working with contractors and supporting construction or CAPEX projects.

Strong communication and influencing skills with ability to engage operational teams.