EH&S Manager

Overview

In this on-site EH&S Manager role at our Wantage site, you lead the environmental, health and safety agenda to protect people and the environment while supporting regulatory compliance. You will shape site-wide EH&S strategies in line with global standards and local laws, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement. You collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering teams to align initiatives and manage risk. This is a chance to influence sustainability and safety across operations and contribute to a long-standing, values-driven company.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary starting from 60,000 per annum
• Private medical insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Company pension set-up for retirement security (pension plan information described as Enhanced Company pension in ad)? Wait, fix

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage site-wide EH&S strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with global standards and local regulations
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and health and safety legislation; conduct risk assessments and mitigation
• Lead investigations of EH&S incidents; identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Deliver EH&S training programs and promote engagement through safety campaigns and toolbox talks
• Conduct internal audits, prepare regulatory reports, and maintain EH&S performance records
• Maintain IOS 14001 and IATF accreditations
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and corporate EH&S teams to support site initiatives

Key requirements

• strong leadership and influencing skills
• excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• effective communication and training delivery
• high attention to detail and organizational skills
• ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments

• strong communication
• influence and engagement
• analytical and resilient
• EH&S regulatory compliance
• risk assessment and incident investigation
• auditing and reporting

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