Health, Safety and Environmental Lead (Immediate Start)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environmental Lead to join their team in Reading. This pivotal role involves shaping health and safety standards across multiple production sites, promoting a culture of accountability, and implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a leadership position within a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. This role offers a highly competitive salary, clear progression opportunities, and a fantastic benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about sustainability and employee well-being.

Benefits

Fantastic Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Health, Safety, or Environmental leadership.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety excellence across operations.
• Lead environmental responsibility programs and compliance.
• Deliver safety education programs and monitor compliance.

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), Reading

Client: VANRATH

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

VANRATH is partnering with a leading international organization in the agriculture 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: Dungannon

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 will 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 organization's NI operations.
• Lead internal initiatives that promote proactive safety behaviors and practices.
• Deliver safety education programs and hands-on training to ensure workforce awareness.
• Monitor and enforce health and safety compliance, review protocols, and report non-conformance.
• Investigate safety incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.

Environmental Stewardship

• Spearhead environmental responsibility programs aligned with current legislation and internal sustainability goals.
• Reduce organizational 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 other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves at VANRATH.

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

Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package