EHS Officer in Workington, Cumbria

EHS Officer

Workington, Cumbria £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits Permanent | Full Time

Adecco Workington are delighted to be recruiting for an EHS Officer on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business in West Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production environment where health, safety and environmental standards are a key focus. Working closely with operational teams across site, you will play an important role in promoting best practice, ensuring compliance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

As EHS Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of health, safety and environmental activities across the site. You will work with managers and employees to drive engagement, improve standards and help create a positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support site-wide health, safety and environmental programmes
• Carry out workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
• Deliver and coordinate health and safety training activities
• Monitor compliance with internal procedures and statutory requirements
• Maintain accurate EHS records, reports and KPI data
• Support environmental improvement projects and sustainability initiatives
• Work closely with managers to identify and reduce operational risks
• Promote a proactive culture focused on safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a Health & Safety or EHS position
• Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and investigations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Additional environmental qualifications would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• Company benefits package
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to join a successful manufacturing operation
• Stable long-term career opportunity
• Chance to make a genuine impact across site operations

To apply, please submit your CV to Adecco Workington for a confidential discussion.

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