HSE Specialist - Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing : Job Details

I am seeking an experienced and dedicated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join a leading manufacturer in Cambridge. In this role, you will support the EHS Manager in the ongoing development and maintenance of the site's EHS Management systems. This includes creating procedures, training programs, and strategies to ensure compliance with both corporate and legislative EHS standards.

Client Details

My client is a leading global material solutions provider. Their portfolio of products meet demanding engineering specifications and address customer-specific needs across a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications.

Description

• Keeping the site up to date with the latest Environmental, Health, Safety, and Process Safety (PSM) legislation and best practices.
• Overseeing Effluent Treatment Plant compliance, including coordinating water and air emissions sampling and analysis. Ensuring all records are maintained to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Managing controlled waste disposal, optimizing waste budget, and performing contractor and facility audits to ensure compliance. Maintaining detailed records of waste transactions.
• Overseeing the reporting system and internal systems to ensure full statutory compliance at both business and departmental levels.
• Developing and conducting EHS trainings.
• Maintaining site EHS statistics, generating reports, and providing analysis to support decision-making.
• Assisting in site-wide risk assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, and new chemical assessments, including COSHH risk assessments and control measures.
• Supporting site emergency planning systems, maintain Duty Manager support systems, and facilitating scheduled emergency drills.
• Participating in EHS meetings, facilitating weekly Near Miss meetings, and contributing to the EHS Committee.
• Supporting incident/accident investigations, providing advisory input, and developing improvement plans.
• Conducting EHS audits, performing routine site inspections, and ensuring EHS compliance standards are upheld.
• Supporting Process Safety Standards, including advising on Fire Safety, Hazardous Area Classification, and Process Hazard Assessments.
• Providing support or coverage for the EHS Manager or Process Safety Engineer as needed.

Monday - Friday - Days Based

Profile

You will be an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist, ideally from a manufacturing background, along with the following:

• NEBOSH qualified
• ISO9001 & ISO14001 experience (Ideally Internal Auditor trained)
• Strong data and metrics focus with experience in root cause investigation and related techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Job Offer

• Up to £46,000
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A positive and inclusive company culture
• Work within an innovative and forward-thinking team

We encourage all candidates who meet the above criteria and are passionate about safety and environmental health to apply for this EHS Specialist role. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in the industrial/manufacturing sector in Cambridge.