Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Lawrence Dean Recruitment; Royston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Parking

Job summary

Lawrence Dean Recruitment's client, a manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of EHS standards across operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive the strategy, ensure compliance and mentor the EHS Officer.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering and Quality to embed safe systems of work, deliver training, manage audits and inspections, and provide regular performance reports

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an environmental, health & safety role within a manufacturing environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining EHS management systems, including ISO 14001.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to influence and engage employees and senior stakeholders to drive positive changes in safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Develop and deliver the EHS strategy, annual objectives and improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation including ISO 14001 requirements.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, identify hazards and implement effective controls.
• Promote a proactive safety-first culture and engage employees at all levels.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage internal and external audits, inspections and safety monitoring activities.
• Develop and deliver EHS training to ensure understanding of responsibilities and safe working practices.
• Monitor EHS performance, analyse trends and report to senior management.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Quality to embed safe systems of work in projects and activities.
• Manage statutory inspections, licences and documentation; maintain emergency response procedures and business continuity plans.
• Liaise with regulators, insurers and other organisations; provide coaching to the EHS Officer.

Skills

EHS leadership

UK regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Audits & inspections

ISO 14001

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Are you an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within an established manufacturing business?

Our client is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS Manager) to lead the development and continuous improvement of health, safety and environmental standards across their manufacturing operations.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager Job Overview

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take responsibility for developing and implementing the company's Environmental, Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

The role also includes line management responsibility for an EHS Officer, providing leadership, guidance and ongoing development.

• Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Developing and delivering the company's EHS strategy, annual objectives and improvement plans.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including ISO 14001 requirements.
• Conducting and reviewing risk assessments, identifying potential hazards and implementing effective control measures.
• Promoting a proactive safety-first culture throughout the business, encouraging employee engagement and shared responsibility.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Managing internal and external audits, workplace inspections and safety monitoring activities.
• Developing and delivering EHS training to ensure employees understand their responsibilities and safe working practices.
• Monitoring EHS performance, analysing trends and providing regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Working closely with Operations, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure safe systems of work are incorporated into projects and operational activities.
• Managing statutory inspections, compliance records, licences and relevant documentation.
• Maintaining emergency response procedures and business continuity plans, including fire safety, first aid and chemical spill arrangements.
• Liaising with external regulatory bodies, insurers and other relevant organisations.
• Providing leadership, coaching and development to the EHS Officer.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety role within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining EHS management systems, including ISO 14001.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to influence and engage employees and senior stakeholders to drive positive changes in safety culture.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager – Benefits Offered

• Salary between £50,000 - £55,000
• 37.5 hours working week
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Parking