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.

• 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