Environment Health And Safety Supervisor

MTrec Ltd Technical; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Houghton-le-Spring is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor. You will lead EHS initiatives, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and promote a proactive safety culture in the workplace. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Management or similar, along with at least 5 years of experience in EHS roles within a manufacturing environment. A competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Growth opportunities

Compliance with latest health and safety requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment with track record in EHS.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to lead training and coaching initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and hands-on support for EHS programs.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation regarding health and safety.
• Develop and implement ISO systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Conduct inspections and audits to verify compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of UK environmental regulations

Communication skills

Risk assessment and management

Education

Degree in Environmental Management, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

The Company

Our client, a leading manufacturer based in Houghton Le Spring they are now recruiting for an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor.

The Role

• The Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor will provide both leadership and hands‑on support for all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at the manufacturing facility.
• Working closely with the Plant Manager and the central EHS function, this is a key role in ensuring the site operates safely, sustainably and in full compliance with UK legislation.
• You will be instrumental in developing an autonomous safety culture, maintaining ISO management systems, and driving continuous improvement through employee engagement and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all UK environmental, health, and safety legislation.
• Develop, implement and maintain ISO systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).
• Lead initiatives that build a proactive and autonomous EHS culture.
• Promote and manage Health and Wellness programs to support employee wellbeing.
• Define and maintain EHS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Deliver EHS training and coaching to managers, supervisors and employees.
• Lead risk identification, assessment and mitigation programs across site operations.
• Conduct inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations to verify compliance and program effectiveness.
• Manage environmental aspects including air, waste and water compliance, ensuring adherence to UK environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement within the site's EHS Management System and ensure robust reporting and follow‑up on corrective actions.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Become a technical expert on the site process technologies.

The Person

• Hold a degree in Environmental Management, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 5 or more years' experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of success in reducing occupational injuries, working knowledge and expertise in Environmental regulations and maintaining compliance with pertinent regulations.
• Strong EHS background and experience in UK regulations and reporting.
• The ability to identify change, communicate the need for change, and monitor integration for success.
• Must have demonstrated abilities as an effective leader/trainer/coach.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate both horizontally and vertically.
• Computer literate and knowledge of web applications.
• Industrial process understanding and knowledge.

The Benefits

• You will be working for a well‑established growing employer.
• An excellent salary.
• A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.