Environment Health Safety Lead

JR United Kingdom; Banbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environment Health Safety Lead to enhance safety across multiple sites in the Midlands and Greater London. This hands-on role requires an experienced safety professional who can work autonomously and influence operational teams. You'll be responsible for conducting risk assessments, leading safety initiatives, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about safety and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy plant, industrial, waste, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage health and safety across multiple operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections across multiple sites.
• Deliver training sessions to improve safety awareness and compliance.
• Lead accident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Autonomous Working

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

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Location: Midlands & Outer London (Field-based, Multi-site)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

A leading multi-site industrial group is seeking a Environment Health Safety Lead to support its plant operations across the Midlands and Greater London area. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced safety professional who is comfortable operating independently across multiple sites and influencing operational teams to deliver continuous improvement.

The Role:

As a key member of the HSE team, you will partner with site leadership to ensure compliance, identify risk, and promote a proactive safety culture. Regular travel between heavy industrial sites is required, and success will depend on your ability to manage safety autonomously while engaging and educating others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safety inspections
• Support and lead on LOTO procedures, confined space entry, working at height, and other high-risk activities
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with internal standards and legal obligations
• Lead or support accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up corrective actions
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and employee training sessions to improve awareness and behaviour
• Develop site-specific safety plans and support implementation of HSE initiatives
• Work closely with operational leaders to drive accountability and resolve audit findings
• Maintain accurate safety records, documentation, and reports for internal and regulatory use
• Monitor contractor compliance and support contractor onboarding and inductions
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation and industry best practices

Requirements:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
• Background in heavy plant, industrial, waste, or manufacturing environments
• Experience managing health and safety across multiple operational sites
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing through influence
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport across operational and leadership teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the region

Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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