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EHS Specialist

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow

Expire in: 6 hours

Job Description

EHS Specialist - Glasgow

Our client is a well-established, site-based organisation operating within a regulated manufacturing environment. They are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support day-to-day compliance activities, strengthen safe working practices, and help drive continuous improvement across the site.

This is the perfect role for someone early in their EHS career looking to further develop and make a role their own.

Role snapshot
 Title: EHS Specialist
 Location: Glasgow (site-based; accessible from the city and surrounding areas)
 Experience: Ideally 3+ years in an EHS/HS&E role within manufacturing, engineering, chemicals, life sciences, or similarly regulated settings
 Qualifications: Relevant EHS qualification; NEBOSH/IOSH (or equivalent) advantageous
 Additional: First Aid / Fire Safety training beneficial

About the role
 You will work closely with operational teams and site leaders to identify risks early, improve standards, and maintain compliance with internal procedures and external legislation. The position suits someone who enjoys being visible on the floor, coaching teams, and turning observations into practical actions.

Key responsibilities

Carry out routine site walkthroughs and targeted inspections, documenting findings and supporting close-out of corrective actions.
Support risk assessment and safe system of work activity, including reviewing tasks, controls, and local procedures.
Assist with incident, near-miss, and first-aid event investigations-capturing root causes and agreeing proportionate actions.
Help coordinate EHS training and awareness activity (toolbox talks, briefings, and online learning), keeping records up to date.
Provide practical advice to teams and contractors, promoting safe behaviours and shared ownership of standards.
Support environmental compliance tasks as required (e.g., basic waste handling processes, sampling/monitoring support, and documentation).
Check and record the status of emergency and safety equipment (e.g., eyewash units, extinguishers, emergency lighting) and escalate issues.
Assist with internal audits and regulatory readiness activities, including evidence gathering and action tracking.What we're looking for

Hands-on EHS/HS&E experience in a site-based setting, with confidence engaging colleagues at all levels.
Experience working in a scientific or regulated manufacturing setting.
Working knowledge of UK health & safety expectations and practical application of risk controls.
Strong communication skills-able to influence, coach, and challenge constructively.
Well organised, comfortable managing multiple actions, and diligent with records and follow-up.
Competent with Microsoft Office and standard digital reporting tools.
Desirable: NEBOSH General Certificate / IOSH (or equivalent), experience of permit-to-work, contractor management, or regulated manufacturing environments; First Aid and/or Fire Safety certification.Package & process
 Contract and salary details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. This is a site-based role and may require occasional flexibility to support operational activity.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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