EHS Engineer

Port Glasgow Manufacturing Environment

MRD Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting an EHS Engineer on behalf of a well-established, global manufacturing organisation based in the Port Glasgow area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Environmental, Health & Safety team, with a strong focus on environmental compliance, continuous improvement, and driving a positive safety culture across site.

Reporting into the EHS leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the business meets all environmental, health & safety regulations, while supporting the development and continuous improvement of EHS systems and processes.

This role has a strong emphasis on environmental compliance, alongside broader health & safety responsibilities.

• Ensure compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and UK legislation

• Support the development and improvement of EHS systems, reporting, and processes

• Manage and maintain the incident reporting and investigation system

• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits across site

• Monitor and ensure compliance with ISO14001 & ISO45001 standards

• Maintain PPC permits, including emissions monitoring and reporting to regulatory bodies (e.g. SEPA)

• Support COSHH documentation and safe systems of work

• Deliver EHS training and promote a strong safety culture

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across environmental and safety performance

• Manage waste programmes and environmental objectives

• NEBOSH qualified (or equivalent) with experience in an EHS role

• Strong understanding of environmental and health & safety legislation

• Experience working with ISO14001 and/or ISO45001

• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or a regulated environment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across all levels

• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

• Experience with environmental permits / PPC / emissions reporting

• Internal auditing experience (ISO/OHSAS)

• Background in semiconductor, chemical, or food manufacturing

• Opportunity to join a global, well-established organisation

• Exposure to a complex manufacturing environment

• A role with real impact on safety, compliance, and environmental performance

• Ongoing development within a supportive EHS function