Axéréal is one of France’s leading agricultural cooperative groups, operating both in France and internationally. As the leading collector of sustainably produced cereal raw materials, Axéréal contributes to the supply of high-quality food products and plays an active role in the ongoing agricultural and food transition. Axéréal integrates grain processing activities for the brewing industry through its subsidiary Boortmalt and for the bakery industry through its subsidiary Axiane Meunerie. The group also supports the development of the protein pea sector through Intact, a company in which Axéréal is a partner. Axéréal is a strategic player in the grain supply chain for most cereal and oilseed-protein crop sectors. The group brings together 11,000 farmers and 3,000 employees and generates annual revenue of approximately €3 billion. Axéréal operates in 15 countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Canada, the United States, Ethiopia, Spain, France, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Serbia, and Slovakia.As part of its Disability Policy, Axéréal considers all applications equally based on skills and qualifications, while promoting inclusion from the recruitment stage onward. Dedicated disability coordinators are in place to support employees with disabilities from the moment they join the company, including ensuring that workstations are appropriately adapted whenever necessary.
As the EHS Manager for the UK and Ireland, you lead the development and implementation of safety, health, and environmental strategies across multiple production sites. Your role ensures compliance with legal and corporate standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance & Certification Management
- Ensure full compliance with UK and Irish EHS legislation (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005).
- Maintain and improve certifications such as ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management).
- Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies (e.g., HSE, EPA Ireland).
EHS Awareness & Engagement
- Actively participate in regional and local EHS meetings and safety committees.
- Collaborate with site leadership to embed EHS objectives into daily operations.
Risk Management & Incident Investigation
- Conduct HAZOPs, PUWER assessments, and COSHH evaluations.
- Lead root cause analysis using tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagrams.
- Implement corrective actions and track effectiveness.
Training & Competency Development
- Deliver EHS induction and refresher training tailored to high-risk environments (e.g., chemical handling, confined space entry, machine safety).
- Promote behavioural safety through toolbox talks and near-miss reporting campaigns.
Environmental Stewardship
- Drive waste reduction, energy efficiency, and water conservation initiatives.
- Oversee compliance with Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) and SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting).
- Implement spill response protocols and manage hazardous waste in line with ADR and REACH regulations.
Audit & Performance Monitoring
- Conduct internal audits and lead external audit readiness.
- Monitor KPIs such as TRIR, LTIR, and environmental impact metrics.
- Use digital tools (e.g., Enablon, EcoOnline) for EHS data management.
Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management
- Develop and test site-specific emergency response plans.
- Coordinate fire drills, chemical spill simulations, and business continuity exercises.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety.
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)
- IOSH Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) or working towards it
- Lead Auditor Certification in:
- -> ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)-> ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
- Additional certifications (e.g., IEMA, Fire Safety, First Aid, COSHH) are advantageous.
- 7-10 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Proven track record in multi-site EHS management
- Experience with regulatory compliance in both the UK and Ireland
- Familiarity with environmental permitting, wastewater operations, and energy management systems
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate global EHS goals into local action plans
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and influencing skills
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities (e.g., KPI tracking, root cause analysis)
- Proficiency in EHS management systems (e.g., Enablon, EcoOnline)
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement at all levels
- Ability to lead audits and manage external certification processes
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Our offer:
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package and as part of a global organization can offer career opportunities internationally. As Masters of Malt we want to be a great employer, focusing on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration and health and wellbeing. We live our values, putting people at the heart of what we do.
“Strive” – our ambition is to be the best maltster that’s why every day we commit to challenge ourselves to achieve the highest level.
“Care” – our strength is magnificent when we care for our earth, our colleagues and our business partners. We encourage trust, respect and treat each other with respect. We believe that Diversity makes us stronger.
“Inspire” – We adopt a long-term orientation delivering sustainable performance through innovation and digitization, becoming praised Masters of Malt.
“Explore” – thinking out of the box and embracing pioneer ideas to become a source of motivation, we like challenging the status quo to develop full potential.
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