EHS Support Specialist

We are seeking a capable and hands on EHS Support Specialist to assist the EHS Manager during a period of high operational activity and site closure work based onsite. The role focuses on practical, day to day EHS support, particularly around hazardous chemicals, contractor management, inspections, incident follow up, and maintaining compliance systems.

This is a 12–18 month contract suited to someone who can step in quickly, work confidently in an industrial environment, and support safe operations during a period of change. COMAH experience is preferable but not essential; the ability to apply solid EHS fundamentals in a chemical setting is more important.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational EHS Presence

• Provide visible EHS support across the site through walkdowns, engagement with teams, and follow up of concerns.
• Support safe handling and management of hazardous chemicals, including SDS reviews, COSHH coordination, and chemical safety guidance.
• Assist with waste and wastewater oversight, including contractor coordination and compliance checks.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, competency checks, and documentation.

Compliance, Inspections and Reporting

• Assist with preparation for EA, HSE, corporate and customer audits, including evidence gathering and action tracking.
• Support environmental compliance tasks such as recordkeeping, sampling coordination, and routine reporting.
• Help maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems through inspections, audits, and document updates.
• Support incident reporting, investigation follow-up, and closure of corrective actions.

Projects, Change and Closure Activities

• Provide EHS input into small projects, modifications and closure-related activities.
• Assist with permit variations, notifications and regulatory communications as required.
• Support the Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring actions are completed and risks assessed.

Contractor and Permit to Work Support

• Coordinate contractor access, RAMS review, inductions and on site supervision where required.
• Support the permit to work process and ensure safe execution of tasks.

Documentation and Administration

• Update procedures, risk assessments, training records and compliance documentation.
• Support preparation of EHS metrics, dashboards and reports for site leadership.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial EHS role (chemical, manufacturing, engineering, utilities or similar).
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals or chemical processes.
• Solid understanding of UK EHS legislation and its practical application.
• Experience with incident investigation, risk assessment and contractor management.
• Comfortable working in a plant environment and engaging with operators, engineers and contractors.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Background: Chemical Degree 

Preferred (Not Essential)

• Experience in a chemical manufacturing or COMAH-influenced environment.
• COMAH experience preferable but not essential.
• Exposure to ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 systems.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience supporting site closure, decommissioning or major change programmes