EHS Generalist; Environmental, Health & Safety

Position: EHS Generalist (Environmental, Health & Safety)
Location: West Lothian

Our client, a leading company in the defence and security sector, is seeking an EHS Generalist (Environmental, Health & Safety) to join their team in West Lothian. This is a permanent role with responsibilities extending to Fife as per business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Working on various projects with the EHS team, acting as the lead and presenting plans to key stakeholders
Initiating and developing EHS programmes
Providing EHS advice and guidance and using escalation techniques when required
Leading and participating in audits, inspections, and incident investigations
Developing a deep understanding of the EHS management system in line with legal requirements and corporate standards
Ensuring compliance to COSHH regulations throughout the UK
Preparing and presenting at site EHS committee meetings and supporting functional EHS Committee meetings
Ensuring all documentation is available for Environmental and Health and Safety Audits

Job Requirements:

Appropriate professional qualification, ideally a NEBOSH General Certificate
Environmental qualification or equivalent
Knowledge and experience of working within the parameters of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Detailed knowledge of UK statutory regulations concerning Environment, Health and Safety
Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Proficient in report writing, creating presentations, and using Microsoft Office tools
Project management experience
Membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, IEMA)

Benefits:

Competitive salary
25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days
Contributory Pension Scheme
Company bonus scheme
Life Assurance
Extensive salary sacrifice schemes including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work
Enhanced sick pay
Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
If you are an experienced professional with a background in Environmental, Health and Safety and are looking to further your career within the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in West Lothia