EHS Specialist
Job in
Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-21
Listing for:
Major Bradford Industrial
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Liversedge
Salary: £41,000 - £44,000 per annum
The Opportunity
We're working on behalf of a well-established, highly regulated manufacturing business in West Yorkshire that is investing heavily in its safety culture, compliance, and continuous improvement. As part of this journey, they are seeking an EHS Specialist to play a pivotal, hands-on role in driving site-wide environmental, health, and safety excellence.
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious EHS professional who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, influencing behaviour, leading improvement projects, and building strong relationships across production, maintenance, and leadership teams. The successful EHS Specialist will be a key driver of positive cultural change on site.
The Role
Reporting into the Site EHS Leader, the EHS Specialist will take ownership of key EHS systems and initiatives, ensuring legal compliance while actively improving safety culture and risk management across the site. You'll be trusted to lead from the front, balancing compliance, coaching, and practical problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the EHS Specialist acting as a visible and credible presence across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Own and maintain EHS management systems, including ISO 45001 & ISO 14001
Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations with robust preventative actions
Manage site risk assessments, COSHH approvals, and corrective action tracking
Act as the key contact for specialist EHS contractors and external auditors
Deliver engaging EHS inductions and hands-on training sessions
Support and influence Safety Committees and Action Teams
Lead risk reduction and safety improvement projects across the site
Carry out internal audits and layered process audits (LPAs)
Champion EHS culture, ensuring accountability at all levels
What We're Looking For
Minimum 2 years' experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing environment
NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum), ideally working towards Diploma Level 6
Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001
Confident communicator who can engage, challenge, and influence at all levels
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Passionate about safety, continuous improvement, and career progression in EHS
Why Apply?
Competitive salary (£41-44k)
Strong leadership support and investment in EHS
A role with genuine influence and visibility
Excellent platform for long-term EHS career development for an ambitious EHS Specialist
Please note:
Due to confidentiality requirements, full company details will be shared at interview stage. Please apply via the online instructions. HMIND INDHM
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