EHS Manager

Hales Group Ltd; Beccles; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hales Group Ltd is recruiting an experienced EHS Manager for our Beccles site. You will own site-wide EHS activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving a positive safety culture and ensuring legislative compliance across the site.

As the appointed EHS lead you will manage policies, lead audits, and develop the EHS team to deliver best practice. This role requires a proactive, solution-focused approach and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or NEBOSH qualification with CPD.
• Experience leading EHS in a manufacturing site.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S and Kaizen.
• Proven track record delivering continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU health and safety legislation.
• Experience with risk assessments and accident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update EHS policies, procedures and documentation.
• Ensure EHS systems and documentation remain compliant and aligned with business objectives.
• Lead EHS improvement projects across the site.
• Develop and lead the EHS team to meet site safety objectives.
• Produce and review risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Lead internal and external audits and coordinate audit activities.

Skills

EHS Management

Lean 5S Kaizen

Risk Assessments

Accident Investigations

ISO Standards

MS Office Proficiency

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Knowledge

UK/EU Legislation

Education

Degree or NEBOSH

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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