EHS Specialist
Pertemps Heathrow
Newcastle Upon Tyne
3-Month Contract
Up to £33.00 per hour
Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation for an experienced EHS Specialist to support their site in Newcastle on an initial 3-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Health, Safety & Environmental professional to join a busy operational environment and play a key role in driving safety standards, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain a strong Environmental, Health & Safety culture.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Assist with the development and implementation of safe systems of work and EHS procedures.
- Deliver EHS guidance and training to employees and management teams.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety, Environmental, and Fire Safety legislation.
- Carry out Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and ergonomic assessments.
- Support EHS reporting, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in EHS committee meetings and site safety initiatives.
- Conduct MEWP inspections and ensure any defects are reported promptly.
- Degree, NEBOSH qualification, or equivalent Occupational Health & Safety certification.
- Previous experience within an EHS, SHEQ, or Health & Safety role.
- Strong knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments, and accident investigations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently and build relationships across all levels of the business.
- First Aid qualification.
- Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments.
- Initial 3-month contract
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Up to £33.00 per hour
- Immediate start available
- Full-time hours
If interested, apply now or call Ashleigh on (phone number removed)
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