EHS Officer

Location: Workington, Cumbria
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Manufacturing / FMCG

Are you an experienced EHS professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a busy manufacturing environment?

We are currently recruiting for an EHS Officer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Workington. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical Health, Safety and Environmental experience who enjoys working across a site, engaging with people at all levels and driving continuous improvement.

The Role

Working closely with the EHS Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving Health, Safety and Environmental standards across the site.

You will work closely with production, engineering, operations and management teams, providing practical EHS support, guidance and coaching while helping to develop a strong and proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of EHS training and awareness programmes.

• Coach and mentor managers, supervisors and employees on EHS standards and best practice.

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the site's safety culture.

• Assist with internal and external audit programmes and ensure appropriate actions are followed through.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of EHS systems and processes within the site's Integrated Management System.

• Assist with regulatory and environmental compliance activities.

• Support the delivery and reporting of site EHS KPIs.

• Contribute to behavioural safety initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.

• Support the EHS Manager with site projects, change management and machinery/investment reviews.

• Work collaboratively with production teams, safety representatives and other departments to identify and address EHS issues.

• Provide advice and support across the business regarding Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental matters.

• Assist with EHS reporting, administration and environmental reporting requirements.

• Support the delivery of the site's strategic safety plan.

About You

We are looking for an EHS professional who is confident working in a manufacturing environment and is able to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.

You will ideally have:

• Practical experience within Health, Safety and Environmental.

• Experience working within a manufacturing, FMCG or similarly regulated environment.

• Good knowledge of EHS legislation, systems and processes.

• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities.

• Experience delivering or supporting EHS training and awareness programmes.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• The ability to influence and engage employees, managers and supervisors.

• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Good IT skills and confidence working with EHS reporting and documentation.

A NEBOSH Occupational Health & Safety Diploma and/or NEBOSH Environmental Certificate would be advantageous, although these are not essential.

What's on Offer?

• £35,000 - £40,000 salary

• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment

• A varied role with genuine scope to influence site EHS performance

• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and operational teams

• Career development and progression opportunities

If you are an experienced EHS Officer, Health & Safety Advisor, SHE Advisor, HSE Advisor or Environmental Health & Safety professional looking for your next opportunity in the Workington/Cumbria area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role.

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