Site Hse Manager

Aliaxis; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life Assurance 6x annual salary

Critical illness cover

Pension contribution up to 10%

Health & Dental cash plans

Enhanced parental leave

Great discounts on local retailers and

Restaurant discounts

Wellbeing package including EAP

LinkedIn Learning access

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aliaxis is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Lead to own the EHS agenda for a manufacturing site in the UK. You will champion health, safety and environmental standards, ensure legal compliance and reduce risk as part of a proactive safety culture.

You will partner with site leadership and operations to drive continuous improvement and embed wellbeing in daily decision-making. You will lead EHS activities, deliver inductions and trainings, manage ISO 45001/14001 requirements, and share

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or NCRQ Level 6 or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience in Health & Safety or EHS within manufacturing/engineering/logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site’s primary contact for all EHS matters and provide guidance to managers and employees.
• Develop and deliver site EHS improvement plans aligned to business objectives.
• Drive safety awareness through coaching, training and initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and help control workplace hazards.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation and ISO standards.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Job description

WHO ARE WE

At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes — delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe.

With operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors. But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do.

Together, we make life flow — and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Environmental, Health & Safety professional looking to take the next step in their career and assume responsibility for a manufacturing site.

As the site's EHS Lead, you will champion health, safety and environmental standards, ensuring legal compliance, reducing risk and helping to create a culture where safety and wellbeing are embedded in everyday decision‑making.

Working closely with site leadership, operational teams and the wider UK EHS community, you will provide practical guidance, support continuous improvement initiatives and develop your leadership capability while owning the site's EHS agenda.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Act as the site's primary point of contact for all EHS matters, providing advice and support to managers and employees.
• Support the development and delivery of site EHS improvement plans aligned to business objectives.
• Drive engagement and awareness through coaching, training and safety initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and support managers in identifying and controlling workplace hazards.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation and company standards.
• Support incident investigations, identifying root causes and ensuring actions are implemented effectively.
• Analyse EHS performance data and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and support the site's management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Deliver EHS inductions, training and awareness programmes across the site.
• Share best practice and collaborate with EHS colleagues across the wider business network.
• Support environmental initiatives, sustainability projects and continuous improvement activities.

ABOUT YOU

You are an enthusiastic and proactive EHS professional who enjoys building relationships and influencing others. You're confident providing advice and guidance and are ready to take ownership of a site with the support of an experienced wider EHS team.

This role would suit someone currently working as an EHS Advisor, Senior EHS Advisor or EHS Business Partner who is looking to progress into their first standalone site leadership position.

Essential Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Level 6 or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience in a Health & Safety or EHS role within a manufacturing, engineering, logistics or operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and workplace inspections.
• Experience supporting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Good understanding of management systems such as ISO 45001.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and drive improvements.

Desirable

• Environmental qualification or experience supporting environmental compliance activities.
• Experience with ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience delivering training or facilitating workshops.
• Membership of IOSH or working towards Chartered status.
• Experience of behavioural safety or continuous improvement initiatives.

BENEFITS

• Annual bonus
• Life Assurance 6x annual salary
• Critical illness cover
• Pension contribution up to 10%
• Health & Dental cash plans
• Enhanced parental leave
• Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants
• Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning to aid personal and professional development
• Cycle to work scheme

ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds.

We are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.

HOW WE WELCOME YOU

For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.