Environmental, Health & Safety Lead

Company: D R Newitt & Associates
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Location: Suffolk
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead the EHS strategy for a manufacturing site and build a scalable framework that can be rolled out across UK and international sites. You will sit on the Site Leadership Team, drive compliance, culture, and environmental performance, and establish governance for a global EHS management system. You will tackle risk reduction and operational integration while shaping a strong safety and sustainability agenda. This is a hands-on leadership position with clear impact on culture and operational excellence.

Pay / Benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Statutory holidays
  • 40 hour week
  • Salary 50K-60K (dependent on experience)
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • On-site role in Suffolk
  • Permanent role

Responsibilities

  • Site EHS leadership and governance
  • Build a repeatable EHS management system
  • Culture and engagement initiatives
  • Operational integration of EHS across processes
  • Environmental & sustainability programs

Key requirements

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
  • Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001
  • Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments
  • Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation
  • Experience conducting investigations
  • Cultural change mindset
  • Strong communication and leadership skills across levels
  • Proven ability to build structured management systems
  • Fastidious approach to continuous improvement
  • strong communication
  • leadership
  • cultural change mindset
  • NEBOSH General Certificate
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001

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Posted: October 1st, 2026