Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Mativ; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives across multiple sites. This role involves developing robust HSE policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HSE management, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in fostering a proactive safety culture. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making the world safer and greener, while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car allowance

Year-end bonus

Pension - Company matched up to 7%

3 x Salary Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Retailer discount site

Lifeworks EAP

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior HSE role, preferably in multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive HSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Drive safety and environmental leadership across sites.

Skills

HSE regulations knowledge

Leadership skills

Risk assessment proficiency

ISO 14001 knowledge

ISO 45001 knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Team management experience

HSE policy development

NEBOSH Diploma

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Membership of a recognized professional body (e.g., IOSH, IEMA)

Job description

Job title: EHS Manager

Location: Ashton & Bolton

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Mativ

As a leading global specialty materials company, Mativ believes in the potential of what we can do, together, to improve life for people everywhere, every day.

We help customers solve complex problems and bring bold ideas to life with scientific and engineering know-how, creative and collaborative solutions, and manufacturing excellence, all on a global scale and across broad capabilities.

We share your aspirations to make air safer, water cleaner and the earth greener with stronger and safer products and solutions. We're uniquely positioned to meet your rapidly evolving needs with manufacturing capabilities across four continents.

Overview:

As the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager across the Ashton and Bolton sites, your role is paramount in providing expert guidance, leadership, and a robust approach to all aspects of HSE. You will ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and company policies, while cultivating a proactive safety culture across the organisation.

With one direct HSE Advisor reporting to you, you play a critical role in safeguarding the health and safety of our employees, ensuring the achievement of HSE targets in alignment with both internal and external customer expectations. You will promote a positive health and safety culture within the organisation and provide expert advice and support to employees across both sites.

Responsibilities:

• Encompass the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive HSE policies and procedures, ensuring they are understood and adhered to.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive measures.
• Deploy the global HSE strategy, policies, and standards across both sites, coordinating site teams to deliver on our Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment targets and objectives.
• You will be instrumental in driving safety and environmental risk assessments, developing, and implementing appropriate controls, and reducing the sites' environmental impact focusing on waste management, CO2 emissions, and optimising water and energy consumption.
• Develop and implement environmental policies and practices to reduce the environmental impact.
• Own the internal group reporting procedures, updating, and liaising with the site leads and other HSE Partners within the group.
• As an active member of the site leadership team, you will report to the site lead and will influence all employees by driving safety and environmental leadership.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, ensuring adherence to ISO 14001 standards.

Skills:

• 10 + proven experience in a senior HSE role, preferably within a multi-site operation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO standards: ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Ability to develop and implement HSE strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• Proven experience in a senior HSE role, preferably within a multi-site operation
• Membership of a recognized professional body (e.g., IOSH, IEMA)
• Experience in leading and managing teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing HSE policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• Competetive Salary
• Car allowane
• Year bonus
• Pension - Company matched up to 7%
• 3 x Salary Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection - payable for up to 2yrs at 50% of salary
• Mativ Extras - Retailer discount site
• Lifeworks EAP
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Option to purchase additional annual leave