Kleboe Jardine Ltd
Environmental Health Safety Specialist
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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
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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
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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.
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