EHS Officer

EHS Officer

Aerospace Manufacturing | Basildon, Essex

£35,000 – £40,000 per annum + Benefits

Are you an experienced EHS Officer, HSE Officer, or Health & Safety Advisor looking to join an established, international aerospace manufacturer?

A leading supplier in Basildon is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer to drive a proactive safety culture across site operations. This role offers excellent job security, strong leadership backing, and a great work-life balance with an early finish every Friday.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE

• Working Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00am–5:00pm | Fri 7:30am–12:30pm (Early Finish)

• Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance (2x salary), and EAP

Key Responsibilities

• Promote site HSE compliance with current UK legislation and maintain management systems.

• Carry out routine workplace inspections, risk assessments, and COSHH assessments.

• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations with root-cause reporting and corrective actions.

• Coordinate fire safety, emergency response plans, and site evacuation drills.

• Chair internal H&S committee meetings and deliver employee onboarding inductions.

• Track and report HSE KPIs and metrics to management and regulatory bodies.

Skills & Experience

• Background as an EHS Officer, HSE Advisor, or Health & Safety Officer.

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace environments.

• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, risk assessments, and auditing.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (held or in progress) is desirable.

• Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 50001 standards is beneficial.

Candidates are required to be British citizens for this role.