EHS Manager

EHS Manager
Beccles
Monday - Thursday 08:00am to 05:00pm | Friday 08:00am to 04:00pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environment, Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of site-wide EHS activities within a busy manufacturing environment. Acting as the appointed EHS lead, you will be responsible for driving a positive health and safety culture, ensuring legislative compliance, managing EHS systems and leading a dedicated team to deliver best practice across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and update EHS policies, procedures and associated documentation.
• Ensure all EHS systems and documentation remain legally compliant and aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and support EHS improvement projects across the site.
• Manage and develop the EHS team to deliver site safety objectives.
• Produce and review risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Lead internal and external audits and coordinate audit activities.
• Arrange, conduct and document EHS meetings and inspections.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Compile and submit all required safety and environmental reports.
• Manage safety and environmental CAPEX requests where required.
• Work closely with site services teams to oversee site security and contractor performance.
• Advise senior management on new and emerging EHS legislation and implement action plans to ensure compliance.
• Support managers with the development and maintenance of Safe Systems of Work.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Promote continuous improvement and a strong safety culture throughout the business.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified and/or NEBOSH qualified.
• Membership of IOSH or equivalent professional body with ongoing CPD.
• Previous experience in an EHS Management position.
• Experience implementing and driving Lean, 5S and Kaizen initiatives.
• Proven track record of delivering positive change and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of UK and EU Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience carrying out risk assessments and accident investigations.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence behaviours and drive cultural change.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

What''s on Offer?

• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the site''s EHS strategy.
• Varied and challenging role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career prospects.

 

This is a great opportunity to join a company that values technical expertise and offers opportunities for professional development. If you''re determined to contribute to high-quality outcomes in a forward-thinking organisation, we''d love to hear from you!
  
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