Health, Safety and Environmental Lead (Immediate Start)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Lead to join their dynamic team in Luton. This pivotal role involves shaping health, safety, and sustainability standards across multiple production sites. You will champion a culture of accountability, implement proactive risk mitigation strategies, and drive environmental responsibility in line with corporate objectives. With a focus on continuous improvement and best practices, this position offers a fantastic benefits package and clear progression opportunities. If you are passionate about fostering a safety-first culture, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fantastic Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Health, Safety, or Environmental leadership.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety excellence throughout the organisation.
• Lead environmental responsibility programmes aligned with legislation.

Skills

HSE Manager

Health Safety and Environmental Manager

H&S

SHEQ

HSE

Health & Safety Manager

Job description

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Health, Safety and Environmental Lead (Immediate Start), Luton, Bedfordshire

Client:

VANRATH

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

VANRATH is proud to be partnering with a leading international organisation in the Agri sector to appoint a Health, Safety and Environmental Lead to their high-performing team. This is a pivotal role within a globally respected company that values innovation, sustainability, and employee well-being.

Location: Luton

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Remuneration: Highly competitive salary, fully negotiable based on experience, with clear progression opportunities and an attractive benefits package.

As the Health, Safety and Environmental Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and maintaining health, safety, and sustainability standards across multiple production sites. You'll champion a culture of accountability, implement proactive risk mitigation strategies, and drive environmental responsibility in line with corporate objectives.

Key Areas of Focus

Workplace Safety

• Champion a culture of safety excellence throughout the organisation's NI operations.
• Lead internal initiatives that promote proactive safety behaviours and practices.
• Deliver safety education programmes and hands-on training to ensure workforce awareness.
• Monitor and enforce health and safety compliance, reviewing protocols and reporting non-conformance.
• Investigate safety incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.

Environmental Stewardship

• Spearhead environmental responsibility programmes aligned with current legislation and internal sustainability goals.
• Reduce organisational risk by maintaining legal compliance across all environmental activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote best practices in eco-conscious production and waste management.
• Take ownership of emissions tracking and lead annual greenhouse gas reporting and analysis.
• Embed environmental awareness into operational decision-making and long-term planning.

What You'll Need

• Proven track record in a Health, Safety, or Environmental leadership position, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Passion for continuous improvement and building a safety-first culture.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via VANRATH.

Skills: HSE Manager, Health Safety and Environmental Manager, H&S, SHEQ, HSE, Health & Safety Manager

Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package