EHS Specialist

Location: Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, Scotland
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: January 2026
Work Arrangement: Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join an established EHS team at a growing aerospace and engineering facility based s is a hands-on, site-based role providing practical EHS support to management and employees, helping to raise standards, embed compliant processes, and support regulatory and operational requirements across the site and wider region as needed.

• Provide day-to-day EHS support to management and employees to achieve high EHS performance standards
• Ensure compliance with UK Environmental, Health & Safety legislation and applicable enterprise standards
• Act as the primary EHS point of contact on site, liaising with regulatory authorities as required
• Prepare and maintain EHS compliance documentation, reports, and permit applications
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Lead and review workplace risk assessments and develop Safe Working Instructions
• Evaluate workplace hazards and support new projects and business activities
• Develop and deliver EHS training, inductions, and awareness programmes
• Review contractor, supplier, and vendor activities for EHS compliance
• Support environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and emergency preparedness
• Travel occasionally to support other regional sites, as required
• Work closely with the regional EHS team to ensure consistency and best practice

The role will play a key part in strengthening EHS maturity on site, including:

• Conducting detailed activity and task risk assessments
• Implementing a robust chemical management system (COSHH, REACH, PPE, procurement, training)
• Reviewing machining, crane, and powered industrial vehicle operations
• Enhancing emergency preparedness and response arrangements
• Establishing EHS training frameworks and health surveillance programmes
• Self-motivated with a proactive, practical approach to safety
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Practical EHS experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or mechanical environment
• Solid verbal and written English skills

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Safety or Environmental Management

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

By submitting your details you agree to our T&C's