EHS Leader: Site Safety, Compliance & Improvement

Aspire Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment is recruiting an experienced EHS Supervisor for a major site in the North of England. Based at one of the client’s largest facilities, you will lead the EHS programmes, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed a proactive safety culture across the site.

You will oversee EHS training, manage ISO 14001 systems, develop site KPIs, and drive continuous improvement with plant leadership and central EHS functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Environmental Management, Safety, Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in an EHS/ QHSE or safety role within manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental and safety regulations (air, water, waste).
• Proven experience delivering EHS training and influencing operational teams.
• Professional health & safety or environmental certification.
• Experience maintaining ISO management systems.
• Understanding of industrial processes and process safety.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and auditing skills.

Responsibilities

• Always providing an excellent level of customer service, mainly in assisting insurance related queries and administrative policies.
• Lead visible EHS leadership through site presence, inspections, audits and reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with UK environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Lead and maintain site EHS management systems, including ISO 14001 certification.
• Develop and implement site‑specific EHS strategies, objectives, and KPIs.
• Deliver engaging EHS training for employees, contractors, and leadership teams.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage environmental permits, water discharge consents, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee waste management programs (hazardous and non-hazardous) and contractor compliance.
• Drive a proactive EHS culture through coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor performance trends and recommend actions to reduce risk and improve compliance.

Skills

EHS leadership

ISO 14001

UK regulations

training delivery

incident investigations

data analysis

auditing skills

stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management or related

Job description

Aspire Recruitment is recruiting an experienced EHS Supervisor for a major site in the North of England. Based at one of the client’s largest facilities, you will lead the EHS programmes, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed a proactive safety culture across the site.

You will oversee EHS training, manage ISO 14001 systems, develop site KPIs, and drive continuous improvement with plant leadership and central EHS functions.