Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Location: Reading, UK
Shift: Night Shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £40,000 per annum £2/hour shift allowance 6% bonus

Are you passionate about creating safer, greener workplaces? Do you thrive in manufacturing environments and enjoy making a measurable impact?  We are seeking a dedicated Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support our continued commitment to excellence in health, safety, and environmental performance.
What You’ll Do:
Working closely with the EHS Manager, you’ll help maintain and improve our EHS programs at our Reading facility, ensuring full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations. This is a hands-on, site-based role on the night shift, ideal for someone confident in taking initiative and leading safety efforts across the plant.
 Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update our Emergency Action Plan, Legal Register, and Risk Management System
• Conduct emergency drills and ensure emergency response readiness
• Support environmental compliance, including hazardous waste handling and sustainability programs
• Oversee MSDS database and chemical safety records
• Lead monthly safety committee meetings and safety audits
• Track and report on workplace injuries and safety metrics
• Promote and present safety topics to employees
• Ensure adherence to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, or Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an EHS role (preferably in manufacturing)
• Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• Comfortable working independently on the night shift
• Working knowledge of UK EHS laws and ISO standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

The Role Includes:

• Night shift hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Monday to Friday
• Exposure to manufacturing environments requiring PPE
• Some physical activity (standing, walking, lifting up to 25–40 lbs)

What We Offer:

• £40,000 per annum base salary
• £2/hour night shift allowance
• 6% annual bonus
• A supportive team culture focused on safety, innovation, and sustainability
• Real opportunity to drive change and make an impact on-site