EHS Generalist (Environmental, Health & Safety)

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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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.