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Northern EHS Advisor

Yorkshire, UK - 40k - 45k Annual Up to £45k GBP
Permanent
Posted by Principal People Recruitment
This is working for a global, values-led distribution and outsourcing group, supplying essential products that support businesses across a wide range of sectors. With a strong focus on people, long-term careers, and continuous improvement, being a part of a business where Health & Safety is genuinely valued and well supported.

They are now looking to appoint a Northern EHS Advisor to support operations across 17 sites in the UK, working across two diverse and fast-moving divisions.

Northern EHS Advisor Location: Home-based UK-wide travel (Nottingham to Aberdeen) Salary: £45,000 + package

The Role
This is a highly autonomous, field-based role offering variety, flexibility, and real influence. You ll work closely with site teams to support, guide, and improve Health & Safety performance not police it.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Providing EHS support across warehouse, transport, and operational sites
  • Conducting and supporting internal and external audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)
  • Preparing sites for audits and supporting close-out of actions
  • Supporting incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are completed
  • Driving proactive safety culture, including near-miss and hazard reporting
  • Carrying out regular site visits (typically quarterly per site, plus ad hoc support)
  • Working collaboratively within a wider EHS team, with regular team calls and reviews

You ll typically be on-site 2 3 days per week, with flexibility to manage your own diary. Occasional overnight stays (1 2 per month) are required and fully expensed.

About You
We re looking for a pragmatic, personable EHS professional who enjoys being close to operations and building relationships on site.

You ll ideally have:
  • NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in transport, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments
  • Auditing experience (internal and/or ISO-based)
  • Strong understanding of operational risks such as MHE, racking, vehicle movement, working at height, and people movement
  • A supportive, solutions-focused approach not an enforcement-led style
  • The confidence and competence to operate independently across multiple sites

What s On Offer
  • Salary of up to £45,000
  • £5,900 car allowance (company car available after probation if preferred)
  • 33 days holiday (25 + bank holidays)
  • 5% employer pension contribution plus life assurance (3x salary)
  • A genuinely supportive EHS team culture
  • Long-term career development, including support towards NEBOSH Diploma for the right individual

Why Join this company?
People tend to stay at this business and for good reason. You ll be joining a business that values relationships, invests in its people, and treats Health & Safety as a key enabler rather than a box-ticking exercise. If you want a role with autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real impact, this could be an excellent next step.
Yorkshire, UK
Logistics
40k - 45k Annual Up to £45k GBP
Principal People Recruitment
Principal People Recruitment
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22/01/2026 04:21:26