Environment, Safety & Health Manager

Sulzer Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environment, Safety & Health Manager to spearhead safety and environmental initiatives in Leeds. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team to enhance safety standards and ensure compliance with legal regulations. The successful candidate will foster a culture of safety across the organization, driving change and continuous improvement. Join a company renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to creating a safer and more responsible workplace. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the leadership skills to inspire others, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company-wide Bonus Scheme

33 Days Annual Leave

Defined Pension Contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on Shopping and Lifestyle

Costco Membership Opportunities

Discounted Car Leasing

Long Service Awards

Continuous Learning and Development

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational safety, health, or environmental discipline required.
• Significant experience in health and safety leadership roles needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESH team to develop and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure legal compliance and promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of ESH Legislation

Change Management

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Environment, Safety & Health Manager - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are currently looking for an Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) Manager to join our team at Sulzer Pumps UK Ltd in Leeds. If you're driven by purpose, passionate about keeping people safe, and ready to lead change, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Purpose of the role

As our ESH Manager, you’ll be responsible for fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. You’ll lead the ESH team to develop, implement, and continually improve policies and procedures that ensure legal compliance and the well-being of all employees across Sulzer Pumps UK.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the ESH team in delivering safety objectives across the site
• Ensure continual improvement and legal compliance of health, safety, and environmental management systems
• Promote and develop a proactive safety culture throughout the organisation
• Maintain and improve compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards
• Manage departmental budgets and support risk reduction initiatives across SPUK

To succeed in this role, you will need

• A degree in occupational safety, health, environmental or a related discipline
• Significant experience in a health and safety leadership role
• Strong knowledge of relevant ESH legislation and industry codes of practice
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills with the ability to influence and motivate others
• Strong communication and relationship management
• Accountability and integrity
• Driving change and developing others
• Ensuring results through people and strategic leadership

What we offer you

• Competitive basic salary
• Inclusion in a company-wide bonus scheme
• 33 days of annual leave
• Defined pension contribution
• Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
• Opportunity to apply for Costco membership for exclusive offers
• Discounted personal car leasing for employees, family, and friends
• Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13’130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).
www.sulzer.com