EHS Specialist

About the Role

Raytheon Technologies is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to join our UK EHS team. As an EHS Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of our Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide EHS guidance and support to management and employees across the business.
• Develop and implement EHS programs and initiatives to minimize risks to employees and the environment.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop action plans to mitigate identified hazards.
• Lead and participate in audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Prepare and present reports on EHS performance and metrics.
• Collaborate with the EHS and Facilities team to ensure compliance with UK regulations and corporate EHS standards.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of the EHS management system in line with legal requirements and corporate standards.
• Provide EHS advice and guidance, using escalation techniques when required.
• Work with the Sustainability team to drive improvements and compliance in line with legislative, ISO standards, and Raytheon corporate requirements.

Requirements

• Appropriate professional qualification at a minimum NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Environmental qualification or equivalent.
• Chemical background/awareness of chemical management systems preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of working within the parameters ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• Detailed knowledge of UK Statutory regulation concerning Environment, Health and Safety.
• Working knowledge of General and Hazardous waste hierarchy.
• Good understanding of COSHH and all associated requirements.
• Previous experience in relation to Health and Safety Training and creation of content, ensuring audit ready at all times.
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Proficient at report writing, creating and presenting presentations using Microsoft office tools (in particular: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Project management experience.
• High level of initiative and committed to meeting goals.
• Member of a relevant recognized industry professional body (e.g. IOSH, IEMA, IIRSM) or working towards.
• Current holder of or eligibility to obtain MoD Secret (SC) level security clearance.

Desirable

• Willingness to enhance existing knowledge and qualifications and obtain an auditing qualification (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).