ESH Specialist

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About The Role

At Sulzer, safety isn’t a policy — it’s a mindset. We’re now looking for an experienced ESH Specialist to take ownership of Environment, Safety and Health across our Southern UK Service Centres, supporting the teams that keep some of the world’s most critical rotating equipment running.

This is a home-based role, giving you the freedom to manage your own diary, with regular travel to sites where your presence, expertise and influence really matter.

What do our Service Centres do?

Sulzer Service Centres are the operational heart of our Services business. They provide repair, overhaul, maintenance and upgrade solutions for rotating equipment including pumps, motors and turbomachinery used across energy, water, chemicals, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

The role

As ESH Specialist, you’ll be the subject‑matter expert and trusted partner to our site leaders across the Southern Service Centres. You’ll lead, coach and challenge the business to continually raise ESH standards while ensuring compliance with legal, corporate and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities Include

Owning and driving the ESH agenda across Southern Service Centres Ensuring compliance with UK ESH legislation, Sulzer standards and customer requirements Conducting site audits, inspections and risk assessments Supporting incident investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement Coaching managers and operational teams to embed a strong safety culture Supporting environmental initiatives and sustainability objectives Acting as the key ESH interface between sites, regional leadership and the wider Group EHS function

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in an ESH / HSE / SHE role within engineering, manufacturing or service environments is preferred; however, we’re most interested in the right person with the right mindset and approach. NEBOSH or equivalent qualification Strong working knowledge of UK ESH legislation and best practice Confident communicator able to influence at all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership Comfortable working independently across multiple sites Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

What we offer you

A competitive basic salary A company-wide bonus scheme based on company performance The option of a Car or Allowance - EV options are available. 33 days annual leave. Defined pension contributions. Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks. Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes. Access to discounts on shopping entertainment lifestyle plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership. Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends. Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment. Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways. As a Bronze Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we welcome and support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers with policies for training, camps and deployment, plus a growing internal military network.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.