JOB DETAILS

EHS Advisor

CompanyProgress Rail
LocationNottingham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 10, 2026
About The Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence. We care about fostering the sustainable movement of goods and people for generations to come, and we know our customers care, too. Our strategic footprint ensures responsive, quality customer support all day, every day. As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is one of the largest integrated diversified providers of locomotive, freight car and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. We provide advanced EMD® locomotives, engines and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and maintenance-of-way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Our team's deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions.
About the Role

Job Description

 

EHS ADVISOR

NOTTINGHAM (ONSITE)

COMPETITIVE SALARY

 

Are you an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety professional looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a proactive EHS Advisor to cover our Sandiacre and Beeston sites. In this varied role, you'll help drive a positive safety culture, ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, and support the continued development of our ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems. If you're passionate about safety, promoting best practice and making a real impact across a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.                                                                       


THE ROLE:
As an EHS Advisor you will be required to:

  • Provide expert Environmental, Health and Safety support and guidance to employees, managers and site leadership teams.
  • Maintain and develop EHS management systems to ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
  • Conduct internal audits and support the preparation and delivery of external audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Deliver EHS training, including new starter inductions and safety related training
  • Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are identified and implemented.
  • Promote a positive safety culture through regular shop floor engagement, EHS walks and employee involvement initiatives.
  • Monitor safety performance, track improvement actions and prepare monthly EHS reports and committee meetings.
  • Provide guidance on risk assessments, COSHH assessments, PUWER compliance and other EHS-related processes.
  • Manage key environmental programmes, including waste management, energy conservation, noise control and Legionella compliance.
  • Support the EHS Manager in driving continuous improvement, regulatory compliance and the site's overall EHS strategy.


THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal EHS Advisor:

  • Holds a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and has proven experience within an EHS role.
  • Has a strong understanding of EHS legislation and its practical application within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Possesses working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems and continuous improvement principles.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
  • Is proactive and hands-on, with a passion for driving a positive safety culture and engaging employees on the shop floor.
  • Is highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

 

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive salary with an annual bonus
  • Tailored training to help you learn and develop
  • Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role)
  • Company pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
  • Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms
  • Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell
  • Various employee recognition schemes
  • 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)

 

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

 

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

 

PROGRESS RAIL VALUES:

  • Safety – Care, Learn, Prevent
  • Integrity – Do the Right Thing
  • Teamwork – Win Together
  • Excellence – Be the Best
  • Commitment – Own the Outcome

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

 

We would politely request no agencies please.

 

Key Skills
EHS managementISO 45001ISO 14001Regulatory complianceInternal auditingIncident investigationRisk assessmentCOSHHPUWERWaste managementEnergy conservationNoise controlLegionella complianceSafety trainingCommunicationInfluencing
Categories
Security & SafetyManufacturingEnvironmental & SustainabilityEngineering
Benefits
Annual bonusTailored trainingCompany funded external qualificationsCompany pension schemeLife assurance coverEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounted gym membershipFuel cardEmployee recognition schemes33 days holiday
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The EHS Advisor will provide expert guidance to site leadership, maintain ISO 45001 and 14001 management systems, and conduct internal audits. They are also responsible for leading incident investigations, delivering safety training, and promoting a positive safety culture through shop floor engagement.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
4890
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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