EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist (Contract)
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.
  
  

Requirements

• 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.
  
  

Desirable

• First Aid qualification.
  
  
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments.
  
  

Contract Details

• 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 01753687876