Environmental Health Safety Specialist

An established international life sciences and diagnostics business is looking to appoint a Health &​ Safety Executive to join its team at a busy site near Edinburgh

This is a practical, site-based role supporting a working environment that includes laboratories, manufacturing, technical functions and office-based teams.

The successful candidate will work closely with managers and employees across the site to maintain high Health &​ Safety standards, support compliance and help strengthen a positive, practical safety culture.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of Health &​ Safety policies, procedures and systems
• Carrying out workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Supporting COSHH assessments and the safe handling and storage of chemicals
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
• Working with managers to identify hazards and reduce operational risk
• Maintaining H&​S documentation, records and reporting
• Supporting emergency procedures and fire safety
• Delivering inductions, briefings and Health &​ Safety training
• Monitoring compliance with relevant UK legislation and internal standards
• Supporting contractor safety and site improvement projects
• Helping develop a proactive safety culture across the organisation

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have practical Health &​ Safety experience gained within a:

• Manufacturing environment
• Laboratory or scientific environment
• Pharmaceutical or medical device business
• Life sciences organisation
• Chemical or similarly regulated industry

You are likely to have:

• A recognised Health &​ Safety qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of UK Health &​ Safety legislation
• Experience carrying out risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
• Knowledge of COSHH and workplace chemical safety
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The confidence to work with employees and managers at all levels
• A practical and pragmatic approach to Health &​ Safety

Experience within life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or GMP manufacturing would be advantageous, although candidates from other regulated manufacturing environments will also be considered.

The Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for an H&​S professional who enjoys being visible on site and working directly with operational teams.

Rather than being a purely policy-focused position, the role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on how a complex scientific and manufacturing environment operates safely and effectively.