Multisite EHS Manager - Safety Strategy & Compliance

Coppice PFF Packaging; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Job summary

Coppice PFF Packaging is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to oversee two manufacturing sites in Sedgefield and Keighley, driving the group’s safety and environmental agenda. You will shape the EHS strategy, policies and systems, embed a proactive safety culture, and ensure compliance across both sites.

This hands-on role requires strong judgment to challenge unsafe practices, lead audits and investigations, and deliver continuous improvement with senior leadership reporting.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• CMIOSH status or active progression toward Chartered status.
• Proven experience managing HSE compliance in multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading audits, inspections, investigations and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and UK H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS across both manufacturing sites with senior leadership guidance.
• Develop and maintain EHS strategies, policies and systems.
• Lead risk assessments, safe systems of work and SOPs; ensure regular reviews.
• Plan and deliver site inspections, audits and compliance checks including fire and environmental compliance.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near-misses with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain environmental compliance including waste management, permits and contractor controls.
• Deliver EHS training, inductions and toolbox talks with accurate records.
• Provide EHS performance data and reporting to Board.

Skills

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma

CMIOSH status

multi-site operations

Regulatory compliance

audits and investigations

risk assessment

leadership and influence

Education

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Job description

Coppice PFF Packaging is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to oversee two manufacturing sites in Sedgefield and Keighley, driving the group’s safety and environmental agenda. You will shape the EHS strategy, policies and systems, embed a proactive safety culture, and ensure compliance across both sites.

This hands-on role requires strong judgment to challenge unsafe practices, lead audits and investigations, and deliver continuous improvement with senior leadership reporting.