EHS Manager

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable manufacturing group seeks an EHS Manager for their plastic waste recycling facility in the UK. The role involves leading EHS strategy, ensuring compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture. With strong employee development commitments and recognition programs, this is an opportunity to make impactful contributions while advancing your career within a global organization.

Benefits

Company contributory pension scheme

25 days annual holiday + 8 public holidays

Employee of the Month and Year Recognition Scheme

Full 40 paid hours/week including paid daily breaks

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification required.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, recycling, or waste management environments.
• In-depth knowledge of UK HSE Legislation and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide EHS strategy, compliance, and policy implementation.
• Manage ISO standards, audits, and improvements.
• Develop employee training and lead incident investigations.

Skills

Communication

EHS compliance

Incident investigation

Training

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

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• Join a world-leading sustainable manufacturing group
• Drive safety culture in a high-impact operational leadership role
• Enjoy strong benefits, recognition, and career development opportunities

About The Company

We're proud to be representing a market-leading organisation in sustainable manufacturing and recycling. This EHS Manager role is based at their state-of-the-art plastic waste recycling facility in the Midlands. As part of a global group with tens of thousands of employees across numerous countries, their products support essential industries and aim to significantly reduce environmental impact through innovation and circular economy solutions.

Company Culture

The company champions long-term employee development, encouraging learning, internal progression, and continuous improvement. With regular recognition programmes and a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety, employees are empowered and supported across all levels.

About The Role

You'll join as the site's EHS Manager, leading environmental, health & safety strategy at a key UK facility. Reporting into the Regulatory Compliance Director, you'll oversee a small team and ensure full compliance with UK legislation, while embedding a proactive safety culture in a 24/7 industrial operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site-wide EHS strategy, compliance and policy implementation
• Develop and deliver employee and contractor training, toolbox talks and workshops
• Manage ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other relevant standards, audits, and improvements
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Represent the site in corporate EHS meetings and liaise with regulatory authorities
• Drive performance through EHS KPIs, reporting, and management engagement
• Oversee COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, CDM compliance and maintain emergency plans
• Occasional travel required to an off-site storage facility

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification
• Proven experience in manufacturing, recycling, or waste management environments
• In-depth knowledge of UK HSE Legislation and ISO standards
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Package

• Company contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual holiday + 8 public holidays
• Employee of the Month and Year Recognition Scheme
• Full 40 paid hours/week including paid daily breaks

Candidate Location: Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, Rugby, Tiddington, Southam, Kenilworth.