Environmental, Health and Safety Officer
CV-LibraryAshington, NorthumberlandpermanentPosted: 7 October 2026
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Our clients are specialists in the Process sector; due to growth they are looking for an Environmental, Health and Safety Officer.
The Role
* The EHS Officer to assist the business with the delivery of an effective proactive Health and Safety system, ensuring the best possible working conditions for its employees and the environment.
* You will work closely with the site management team, support and advise on all EHS matters driving the safety culture , acting as the core expert for the site.
* Will maintain the Health and Safety system across the manufacturing site in accordance with Health and Safety at Work act and all associated standards.
* To develop Health and Safety training schedule for each department including risk assessments and improved working methods.
* To create and update risk assessments to ensure safe working practices.
* To produce COSHH assessments in line with the COSHH Regulations.
* To carry out PUWER assessments on site equipment in line with the PUWER Regulations.
* To report and investigate on all accidents within the factory/offices, maintain the Company's accident report .
* To submit RIDDOR reports to the HSE in accordance with legislation.
* To ensure the fulfilment of site statutory compliance such as fire alarm system, L8, etc.
* To provide a monthly Health and Safety report on health and safety related matters arising throughout the factory.
* To carry out EHS induction for all new employees/contractors/visitors, adopting a refresher program for the key elements.
* To advise site management team and employees, ensuring safest possible working methods are adopted.
* Chair the site health and safety committee, reporting actions and closure in a timely manner.
* Oversite of site Permit to Work process, ensuring safe methods of working practices and adherence to relevant legislations.
The Person
* Must have previous experience in a similar role.
* Experience of working in a GMP or manufacturing.
* Qualified to a minimum with NEBOSH General Certificate.
* Working knowledge of DSEAR Regulations and associated ATEX, ALCOP.
* Computer literate, ability to produce EHS specific reports for review.
The Benefits
* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
* An excellent salary and annual bonus.
* A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices
Our clients are specialists in the Process sector; due to growth they are looking for an Environmental, Health and Safety Officer.
The Role
* The EHS Officer to assist the business with the delivery of an effective proactive Health and Safety system, ensuring the best possible working conditions for its employees and the environment.
* You will work closely with the site management team, support and advise on all EHS matters driving the safety culture , acting as the core expert for the site.
* Will maintain the Health and Safety system across the manufacturing site in accordance with Health and Safety at Work act and all associated standards.
* To develop Health and Safety training schedule for each department including risk assessments and improved working methods.
* To create and update risk assessments to ensure safe working practices.
* To produce COSHH assessments in line with the COSHH Regulations.
* To carry out PUWER assessments on site equipment in line with the PUWER Regulations.
* To report and investigate on all accidents within the factory/offices, maintain the Company's accident report .
* To submit RIDDOR reports to the HSE in accordance with legislation.
* To ensure the fulfilment of site statutory compliance such as fire alarm system, L8, etc.
* To provide a monthly Health and Safety report on health and safety related matters arising throughout the factory.
* To carry out EHS induction for all new employees/contractors/visitors, adopting a refresher program for the key elements.
* To advise site management team and employees, ensuring safest possible working methods are adopted.
* Chair the site health and safety committee, reporting actions and closure in a timely manner.
* Oversite of site Permit to Work process, ensuring safe methods of working practices and adherence to relevant legislations.
The Person
* Must have previous experience in a similar role.
* Experience of working in a GMP or manufacturing.
* Qualified to a minimum with NEBOSH General Certificate.
* Working knowledge of DSEAR Regulations and associated ATEX, ALCOP.
* Computer literate, ability to produce EHS specific reports for review.
The Benefits
* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
* An excellent salary and annual bonus.
* A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices