Multi-Site EHS Manager: Safety, Compliance & Improvement

Environment Health and Safety Manager; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coppice seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead the Environment, Health & Safety strategy across both manufacturing sites. You will ensure full legal compliance, drive a proactive safety culture, and minimise operational and environmental risk while supporting sustainable performance.

The role operates with autonomy, acts as the subject matter expert, and requires regular site travel between Keighley and Sedgefield.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent with CMIOSH status or progress toward chartership.
• Proven experience managing HSE across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the EHS strategy across two sites.
• Ensure legal compliance with health, safety and environmental laws.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee risk assessments, safe systems of work and SOPs.
• Lead audits and compliance programs, drive corrective actions.
• Improve environmental performance and waste management.
• Investigate incidents and implement effective preventative actions.
• Deliver EHS reporting and performance metrics to leadership.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and inductions.
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders for integrated requirements.
• Maintain readiness for internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Monitor legislation and implement timely compliance actions.

Skills

Strategic EHS leadership

UK HSE legislation knowledge

Risk assessment & incident analysis

Auditing & governance

Communication & stakeholder influence

Training design & delivery

Contractor management

ISO 45001/ISO 14001 knowledge

Data analysis & reporting

Independent working

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 6)

CMIOSH or working towards chartership

Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or related

Tools

EHS reporting systems

Microsoft Office

ICAM/TapRooT root cause tools

EMS implementation experience

Job description

Coppice seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead the Environment, Health & Safety strategy across both manufacturing sites. You will ensure full legal compliance, drive a proactive safety culture, and minimise operational and environmental risk while supporting sustainable performance.

The role operates with autonomy, acts as the subject matter expert, and requires regular site travel between Keighley and Sedgefield.