Job Description

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Safety and Environment Field Specialist

Location - United Kingdom

We're looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to support our field operations across the UK. This is a field-based role with frequent travel, working closely with operational teams, contractors, and customers to promote safe working practices and environmental responsibility.

What you will do:

Carry out site and contractor audits across the UK, advising teams on compliance with legislation, company policies, and industry standards. Support field teams in improving working conditions on customer sites, providing guidance and practical solutions. Investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions. Deliver health, safety and environmental training, and support the completion of risk assessments, method statements, and POWRAs. Drive continuous improvement of safety behaviours and environmental risk awareness across field operations. Oversee contractor registration, approval, and requalification processes via Avetta. Ensure the full implementation and continual improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems. Support internal and external H&S office audits as required.



Qualifications:

What we're looking for:

Previous work experience in a field-based health and safety role. NEBOSH qualification (mandatory). IEMA environmental awareness (advantageous). Lead auditor certification (nice to have). Strong auditing, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment skills. Full driving licence (company van provided). Flexibility to travel across the UK, typically four days per week, often same-day travel.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who thrives in the field and wants to make a measurable impact on site safety and environmental standards. You'll be part of a supportive team, reporting to our UKI zone Safety & Environment Country Operations Manager.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.

Apply now:

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About Our Company:

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IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.


We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.


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EUR36 billion global revenue

+13% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations



You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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