EHS Health & Safety Manager

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Rushden; On-site; GBP 42,500 - 57,500; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced EHS Health & Safety Manager for our Rushden site. You will lead EHS systems, drive a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with UK legislation, ISO standards, and GDPR-conscious records.

You will manage incident investigations, safety training, audits and environmental projects, reporting monthly to stakeholders and collaborating with cross-site teams.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) is essential.
• Proven experience in an EHS management or advisory role within manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Skilled in incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action management.
• Confident delivering training and engaging employees at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data/KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Environmental, Health & Safety systems across the Rushden site.
• Promote positive safety behaviours and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Arrange referrals, surveillance programmes and employee assessments; maintain GDPR-compliant records.
• Ensure adequate numbers of trained First Aiders.
• Ensure adherence to UK Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and corporate standards.
• Analyse and report EHS data, identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support internal/external audits and maintain ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 systems.
• Deliver inductions, refresher training and coach managers and employees.
• Lead site environmental and sustainability projects.
• Prepare monthly EHS reports and share updates with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Planning

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EHS Health & Safety Manager

Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Working Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm

Overview

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions have an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety activity at a busy manufacturing site in Rushden. Reporting into the Plant Manager, with additional support from the Regional EHS function, this role is pivotal in driving a proactive safety culture and ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and industry standards. You will champion a zero‑accident mindset, strengthen environmental performance, and embed best‑practice behaviours across all departments. Acting as the site's primary EHS contact, you will work collaboratively with managers, employees and cross‑site teams to deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• EHS Leadership – Lead and coordinate Environmental, Health & Safety systems across the Rushden site.
• Safety Culture Development – Promote positive safety behaviours and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Occupational Health Management – Arrange referrals, surveillance programmes and employee assessments; ensure regular OH visits and maintain confidential records in line with GDPR.
• First Aid Compliance – Ensure adequate numbers of trained First Aiders are maintained.
• Legislative Compliance – Ensure adherence to UK Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and corporate standards.
• Performance Monitoring – Analyse and report EHS data, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
• Incident Investigation – Lead investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Audit & Accreditation Support – Support internal/external audits and maintain ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 systems.
• Training & Coaching – Deliver inductions, refresher training and provide coaching to managers and employees.
• Environmental & Sustainability Projects – Lead site projects focused on environmental performance and sustainability.
• Reporting & Communication – Prepare monthly EHS reports and share updates with key stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) is essential.
• Proven experience in an EHS management or advisory role within manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Skilled in incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action management.
• Confident delivering training and engaging employees at all levels.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and data/KPI reporting.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership capability with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused.
• Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills.
• Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Calm, professional and decisive under pressure.
• Passionate about EHS excellence and cultural development.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK sites.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to support site‑wide cultural and behavioural change initiatives.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.