Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Reed; Beccles; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (+8 bank holidays)

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Group Income Protection Scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Annual Leave Buy Sell Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and Development Opportunities

Refer a Friend

Discount on gyms

Free Car Parking

Job summary

Reed in Beccles is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety Manager to lead the EHS team, develop policies, and ensure compliance with UK and EU legislation. You will manage risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations while driving a proactive safety culture.

You will advise senior management on new EHS legislation and action plans, and support managers with Safe Systems of Work, Lean, 5S and Kaizen practices to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or NEBOSH level.
• Member of IOSH or equivalent with CPD.
• Previous experience in an EHS management role.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, Kaizen methodologies.
• Demonstrable record of driving significant change.
• In–depth understanding of UK and EU H&S legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Experience of carrying out risk assessments.
• ISO 90001/ISO 14001 (OHSAS 18001), ISO 14001 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update EHS policies, procedures, and training documentation.
• Ensure all EHS policies comply with legal requirements and align with group policy.
• Lead the EHS team to meet site safety requirements and drive a strong safety culture.
• Conduct risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Liaise with auditors and manage safety reporting.
• Lead safety meetings and audits; investigate incidents or near misses.
• Raise safety and environmental Capex requests as needed.
• Advise senior management on new EHS legislation and action plans.

Skills

EHS management

Lean 5S Kaizen

Communication skills

UK/EU H&S legislation

Education

Degree level

NEBOSH level

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) Manager

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: Beccles
• Job Type: Full–time
• Duration: Permanent

Join our team as the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, where safety is our number one value. You will act as the site appointed person, managing EHS policies, procedures, and their implementation. This role involves leading the EHS team to ensure all health and safety site requirements are met and developing the EHS culture to maintain a safe working environment.

Day–to–day of the role:

• Manage and update policies, procedures, and associated documentation related to Environment, Health & Safety and training.
• Ensure all EHS documentation and policies are compliant with legal requirements and align with group policy and business strategy.
• Proactively collaborate on EHS projects and lead the EHS team to ensure all Health & Safety site requirements are delivered.
• Conduct and produce risk assessments and safe systems of work as required.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors, taking the lead where necessary.
• Arrange, carry out, and document all EHS meetings and audits.
• Manage the investigation and reporting of all accidents or near misses in line with company and regulatory reporting procedures.
• Chair the Health & Safety Committee and compile and submit all required safety reports.
• Raise safety and environmental Capex requests as needed.
• Collaborate with site services to oversee site security and ensure the smooth running of day–to–day activities alongside safety management of the contract of service provision.
• Advise the Senior Management Team of new EHS legislation, recommend and generate action plans to ensure compliance.
• Support managers to maintain Safe Systems of Work with specialist advice and support.
• Ensure robust incident management; reporting, investigation, root & underlying cause; remedial actions; developing and sharing first alerts for all employees.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level and/or qualified to NEBOSH level.
• Member of IOSH or equivalent with demonstrable CPD.
• Previous experience in an EHS management role.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Demonstrable record of driving significant change.
• In–depth understanding of UK and EU H&S legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Experience of carrying out risk assessments.
• ISO 90001/ISO 14001 (OHSAS 18001), ISO 14001 certifications.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering and appreciation of e–learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with great organisational skills.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with Christmas Shutdown.
• 3% Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme.
• Free hot and cold beverages with weekly "Sweet & Savoury" treats.
• Cycle to Work scheme, Long Service Awards, Free Car Parking.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.
• Refer a Friend, Discount on gyms, Bungay swimming pool, Christmas Hampers.
• Plus many more!