£25 - £33 per hour
About the Role
Pertemps is recruiting an EHS Specialist for a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This full-time, 3-month contract position offers up to £33.00 per hour. You will promote a strong Environmental, Health & Safety culture, conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments, and assist with developing safe systems of work and EHS procedures. Delivering guidance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site are also key responsibilities. This role suits an experienced professional ready to drive safety standards and ensure compliance within a busy operational environment.
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
If interested, apply now or call Ashleigh on 01753687876
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