Environmental; EHS Officer

Job Reference: EHS DP

Manufacturing and Production Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire Discussed upon application Permanent

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.

• 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
• Manage industrial hygiene monitoring programmes
• Maintain audit processes, ensuring zero major non‑conformances
• 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

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

• AIEMA qualification
• Experience delivering EHS training
• Exposure to environmental improvement programmes and sustainability initiatives

• 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

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%

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.

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