Job Description:

EHS Manager

£50,000 per annum
Warwickshire
Monday to Friday

We’re recruiting for an experienced EHS Manager to take responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental performance at a busy manufacturing and recycling facility in Warwickshire.

This is a senior site-based role, reporting directly to the Plant Director and forming part of the Site Management Team. You’ll lead the site EHS function, drive a proactive safety culture and ensure the business remains compliant with all relevant legislation, permits and environmental standards.


Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across the site
• Act as the site’s subject matter expert and main point of contact for EHS
• Develop and maintain EHS policies, procedures and management systems
• Lead site audits, inspections, Gemba walks and risk assessments
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies including the HSE and Environment Agency
• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, including root cause analysis
• Ensure effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented
• Maintain ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and RecyClass accreditation
• Monitor EHS performance, KPIs and trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Deliver EHS training, toolbox talks and safety awareness programmes
• Support capital projects and operational improvements from an EHS perspective
• Lead Health & Safety Committee meetings and safety representative programmes
• Develop and coach the EHS team, including 2 EHS Coordinators and an EHS Administrator
• Support emergency response, business continuity and risk management planning
• Implement wider corporate EHS initiatives across the site
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong Safety First culture

Requirements

• Significant EHS experience within manufacturing, recycling, waste management or a fast-paced production environment
• Proven experience leading and developing professional teams
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory compliance
• Experience with audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Experience dealing with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and permitting
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification
• Strong auditing, reporting and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Confident working with employees and operational leaders at all levels
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely
• Chartered IOSH membership
• ISO Lead Auditor qualification
• WAMITAB / COTC qualification
• Wastewater treatment or utilities experience
• ISO 9001 experience
• Recycling or waste processing experience

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