EHS Manager — Lead Safety & Compliance in Manufacturing

Lawrence Dean Recruitment; Royston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

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Job summary

Lawrence Dean Recruitment's client, a manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of EHS standards across operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive the strategy, ensure compliance and mentor the EHS Officer.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering and Quality to embed safe systems of work, deliver training, manage audits and inspections, and provide regular performance reports

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an environmental, health & safety role within a manufacturing environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining EHS management systems, including ISO 14001.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to influence and engage employees and senior stakeholders to drive positive changes in safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Develop and deliver the EHS strategy, annual objectives and improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation including ISO 14001 requirements.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, identify hazards and implement effective controls.
• Promote a proactive safety-first culture and engage employees at all levels.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage internal and external audits, inspections and safety monitoring activities.
• Develop and deliver EHS training to ensure understanding of responsibilities and safe working practices.
• Monitor EHS performance, analyse trends and report to senior management.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Quality to embed safe systems of work in projects and activities.
• Manage statutory inspections, licences and documentation; maintain emergency response procedures and business continuity plans.
• Liaise with regulators, insurers and other organisations; provide coaching to the EHS Officer.

Skills

EHS leadership

UK regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Audits & inspections

ISO 14001

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Lawrence Dean Recruitment's client, a manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of EHS standards across operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive the strategy, ensure compliance and mentor the EHS Officer.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering and Quality to embed safe systems of work, deliver training, manage audits and inspections, and provide regular performance reports