Job Description:

EHS II

Location: Ashton in Makerfield
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an EHS II professional to join a regulated manufacturing site in Ashton in Makerfield.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an EHS professional looking to develop their career within a manufacturing or industrial environment. You will support the site with day-to-day Environmental, Health & Safety activities, helping to maintain compliance, improve standards and promote a positive safety culture.

Working closely with site management and operational teams, you will assist with inspections, audits, training, incident investigations and environmental responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of site Environmental, Health & Safety procedures.
• Carry out regular workplace inspections, safety checks and audits.
• Assist with incident, accident and near-miss investigations and follow up corrective actions.
• Support risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe working procedures.
• Assist with EHS training, toolbox talks and employee awareness initiatives.
• Help monitor compliance with UK Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
• Support the maintenance of ISO 14001 and other relevant management systems.
• Assist with environmental permits, waste management and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor waste segregation and support improvements in environmental performance.
• Work with employees and contractors to ensure site safety standards are maintained.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, reports and documentation.
• Identify hazards and recommend practical actions to reduce workplace risk.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Health, Safety and Environmental performance.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an EHS, HSE, QHSE or Health & Safety role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, chemical or process environment would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of workplace Health & Safety principles.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, incident reporting and workplace inspections.
• Good awareness of environmental responsibilities, including waste management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving safety issues.
• The confidence to communicate with employees, contractors and management.
• A willingness to learn and develop within an EHS career.

Desirable

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
• IOSH qualification.
• Experience working within a COMAH or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 or environmental management systems.
• Experience with COSHH, risk assessments and incident investigations.

The Package

Competitive salary depending on experience.

Permanent, full-time position.

Opportunity to develop within an established manufacturing environment.

Training and professional development opportunities.

Exposure to Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities.

Apply Today

If you are an EHS Advisor, EHS Coordinator, HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Advisor or EHS II professional looking for your next opportunity in Ashton in Makerfield, we would be keen to hear from you.