Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Are you an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within an established manufacturing business?

Our client is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS Manager) to lead the development and continuous improvement of health, safety and environmental standards across their manufacturing operations.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager Job Overview

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take responsibility for developing and implementing the company's Environmental, Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

The role also includes line management responsibility for an EHS Officer, providing leadership, guidance and ongoing development.

• Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Developing and delivering the company's EHS strategy, annual objectives and improvement plans.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including ISO 14001 requirements.
• Conducting and reviewing risk assessments, identifying potential hazards and implementing effective control measures.
• Promoting a proactive safety-first culture throughout the business, encouraging employee engagement and shared responsibility.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Managing internal and external audits, workplace inspections and safety monitoring activities.
• Developing and delivering EHS training to ensure employees understand their responsibilities and safe working practices.
• Monitoring EHS performance, analysing trends and providing regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Working closely with Operations, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure safe systems of work are incorporated into projects and operational activities.
• Managing statutory inspections, compliance records, licences and relevant documentation.
• Maintaining emergency response procedures and business continuity plans, including fire safety, first aid and chemical spill arrangements.
• Liaising with external regulatory bodies, insurers and other relevant organisations.
• Providing leadership, coaching and development to the EHS Officer.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety role within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining EHS management systems, including ISO 14001.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to influence and engage employees and senior stakeholders to drive positive changes in safety culture.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Benefits Offered

• Salary between £50,000 - £55,000
• 37.5 hours working week
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Parking