EHS Supervisor

Chemviron; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemviron, a global purification solutions provider, is recruiting an experienced EHS Supervisor to lead on-site safety and environmental programs at our Durham site.

You will work with plant leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, deliver EHS training, manage permits and ISO 14001, and nurture a proactive safety culture.

The role requires 5–10 years in EHS within manufacturing, a relevant degree, fluent English, and the ability to influence across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 5–10 years of experience in EHS within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of UK environmental and safety regulations.
• Ability to deliver EHS training and influence operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on EHS leadership with site presence and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with UK EHS legislation.
• Lead EHS management systems including ISO 14001.
• Develop and implement site EHS KPIs.
• Deliver EHS training for employees, contractors, and leadership.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage environmental permits and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee waste management and contractor compliance.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Monitor trends and recommend risk reduction actions.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Auditing & incident investigation

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related

Tools

ISO management systems

Job description

Are you looking for an EHS Supervisor role? Are you passionate about keeping the environment clean while working in a dynamic team dedicated to serving its customers?

Then look no further than Chemviron, a leading global purification solutions provider that offers a range of treatment solutions for air, water, liquids, and gas.

If you are interested in supporting our mission to purify water, treat air emissions, and fight against PFAS, then we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisorto support and lead EHS programmes at a regulated manufacturing site in Durham.

This is a hands‑on role combining site presence with strategic influence. You’ll work closely with plant leadership and central EHS functions to ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and embed a strong, proactive safety culture across the site.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands‑on EHS leadership through regular 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

Required Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline
• 5–10 years experiencein an EHS, QHSE, or safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge ofUK environmental and safety regulations(air, water, waste)
• Proven experience delivering EHS training and influencing operational teams
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• 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
• Stable, site‑based role with structured working hours
• Opportunity to influence safety, health, and environmental performance at the site level
• Exposure to national and international EHS best practices
• Collaborative working environment with strong leadership support

About Chemviron

Chemviron is a leading purification solutions provider. As part of the Kuraray family and the European Operations of Calgon Carbon Corporation, we are a global organisation dedicated to solving complex treatment challenges and safeguarding the environment.

We offer a range of solutions, including activated carbon technology and cutting‑edge mobile carbon filters. We have the largest reactivation facility in Europe, where we lead the way in recycling spent activated carbons for our customers providing them with a sustainable purification solution.

Join our 1500+ global team who are committed to meeting customers’ needs by providing high‑quality, cost‑effective, sustainable, products and services for decolourisation and purification of liquids and gases.