EHS Manager: Lead Safety & Compliance in Manufacturing

625 Axalta Powd.Coat.Sys. UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta is seeking an EHS Manager to join its Darlington manufacturing site. This full-time, permanent role will lead the site’s EHS strategy, ensuring safe, compliant operations in a high‑performance manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will manage UK EHS legislation, RC14001 certification, audits and regulatory submissions, and drive improvements across risk assessments, incident investigations, and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in EHS, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent; CMIOSH preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or chemical environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation and RC14001.
• Excellent leadership, communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s EHS strategy and ensure alignment with Axalta’s objectives.
• Ensure compliance with UK environmental, health, safety and occupational hygiene legislation.
• Lead risk assessments and manage audits, permits, licences and regulatory submissions.
• Investigate accidents, near misses and environmental events and drive corrective actions.
• Drive initiatives to reduce energy, water, waste and emissions and develop KPIs.
• Oversee PPE, training, contractor and visitor management and budget control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in EHS/Engineering/Environmental Science

NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 6 / CMIOSH

Tools

EHS reporting systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Axalta is seeking an EHS Manager to join its Darlington manufacturing site. This full-time, permanent role will lead the site’s EHS strategy, ensuring safe, compliant operations in a high‑performance manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will manage UK EHS legislation, RC14001 certification, audits and regulatory submissions, and drive improvements across risk assessments, incident investigations, and sustainability initiatives.