Environmental, Health & Safety Lead

Environmental, Health & Safety Lead- Permanent Role 

Location: Suffolk 
Reporting to: Operations Director

COMPANY

International Manufacturer of technology devices. With a global customer base, the business is on a rapid growth trajectory, scaling operations across the UK and internationally.

ROLE

Purpose

The EHS Officer will lead Environmental, Health & Safety strategy and execution at the manufacturing site, while building a scalable, repeatable EHS framework that can be deployed across all sites in the UK and abroad.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role, responsible for driving compliance, culture, risk reduction and environmental performance. The role sits on the Site Leadership Team alongside Operations and Quality, and will establish the cadence, governance and reporting structure for a global EHS management system.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Site EHS Leadership
• Build a Repeatable EHS Management System
• Culture & Engagement
• Operational Integration
• Environmental & Sustainability

CANDIDATE

Essential Skills & Experience

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• 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 mind set
• Strong communication and leadership skills to all levels within a business.
• Proven ability to build structured management systems
• Fastidious approach to Continuous improvement 

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma
• Experience in a high growth environment and a fast-paced business.

FURTHER DETAILS: 

• Working Monday-Friday 8-4, 40 Hour week 
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Stats
• Salary £50K- £60K Dependant on experience  
• Excellent opportunities for career development as the business looks set for continued growth! 

Why work for this business?

• Be instrumental in shaping a global EHS framework from the ground up
• Operate at leadership level within a high growth international business that never stands still and has high ambitions and standards.
• Direct impact on culture, compliance and operational excellence
• Opportunity to build systems that scale with the business
• Join a team of like minded, passionate people and excellent opportunities for career development as the business looks set for continued growth! 

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.