Current Opportunities in Duns

Role: Environmental, Health and Safety Officer

Applications Open: 12/05/2026

Applications Close: 27/05/2026

Working Hours: Full-time

Interviews: Early-Mid June

Length of placement: 12 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Wage: £13.45/hr

Working pattern: On-site with potential for occasional WFH

Location: 1 Station Rd, Duns TD11 3HS

Organisation: Farne Salmon is based in Duns, a small market town located 45 miles south of Edinburgh and 15 miles west of Berwick upon Tweed. It is the largest smoked salmon facility in Europe.

Mission: To become a Centre of Excellence by energising the workplace - in mind, body and spirit; continuously inspiring optimism - through our actions and our products; creating value and making a difference in everything we do.

Key Tasks:

• Lead, manage, control and report on all environmental aspects of the Farne business.
• Support the Health and Safety Manager UK with compliance with health and safety legislation and the continued development of safety culture at Farne Salmon.

Key Result Areas:

• Ensure environment, health and safety compliance with regulatory requirements (legislation / policy) are met.
• Ensure processes / systems are developed, implemented and maintained within the business to deliver environmental, health and safety compliance.
• Maintain and demonstrate continual improvement in environmental standards pertaining to ISO 14001 Certification.
• Work closely with departments to improve environmental, health and safety standards through improved awareness, reporting, problem solving and local ownership.

Hygiene: As an employee you will follow the Company policy by implementing high standards of personal hygiene, following hygiene rules and carrying out responsibilities for cleaning including a ‘clean as you go’ policy. You have a responsibility under the law to follow Food Hygiene Regulations and you will do this by following our hygiene rules which will ensure the safety and quality of our products.

Accountabilities:

• Environmental regulatory compliance (legislation / policy).
• Management and Reporting of regulatory compliance (legislation / policy).
• Setting the strategy / objectives for Environmental issues / opportunities.
• Health and Safety regulatory compliance (legislation / policy).

The Candidate Skills required:

• Degree level qualified – Environmental Sciences would be advantageous / recognised formal environmental qualification in environmental management.
• Excellent PC Skills and Systems Knowledge.
• Intermediate Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Intermediate MS Project.
• SAP Experience.
• Previous experience Environmental Management in a FMCG Business.
• Knowledge and experience of Environmental issues and opportunities in a complex food production environment.
• Candidate must be willing to be flexible with their working hours.
• A strong understanding of the operating principles and technologies relevant to hazardous waste management, treatment of wastewater, noise, recycling and use of hazardous chemicals.
• High level of communication and negotiation skills to effect behaviour change.
• Knowledge of health and safety beyond personal responsibilities with a willingness to further learning in the subject matter.
• Full support and training will be given.

The behaviours that must be demonstrated in the job:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to demanding deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of using sound judgement and initiative in managing workloads and resolving issues.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical and effective solutions.
• Confident working within a fast-paced, dynamic and results-driven environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Flexible, innovative and adaptable in approach, with a willingness to support continuous improvement across the business.
• Demonstrates professionalism, credibility and a high level of engagement in all aspects of work.
• Broad understanding of environmental legislation, policy and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
• Ability to provide constructive challenge, guidance and mentoring to colleagues, functions and suppliers where appropriate.

Requirements:

• You must be eligible to work in the U.K. for the full length of the placement. Valid Visa will be sought.
• You must be available the full length of the placement and be able to travel to the location.
• We will hold your application on our systems for 6 months from submission. This ensures your application can be considered for relevant roles where appropriate.
• If you would prefer us not to store your information for this period, please inform us.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy, and maternity.