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The Company

Our client, a leading manufacturer based in Houghton Le Spring they are now recruiting for an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor.

The Role

* The Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor will provide both leadership and hands-on support for all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at the manufacturing facility.

* Working closely with the Plant Manager and the central EHS function, this is a key role in ensuring the site operates safely, sustainably and in full compliance with UK legislation.

* You will be instrumental in developing an autonomous safety culture, maintaining ISO management systems, and driving continuous improvement through employee engagement and operational excellence.

* Ensure compliance with all UK environmental, health, and safety legislation.

* Develop, implement and maintain ISO systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).

* Lead initiatives that build a proactive and autonomous EHS culture.

* Promote and manage Health and Wellness programs to support employee wellbeing.

* Define and maintain EHS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

* Deliver EHS training and coaching to managers, supervisors and employees.

* Lead risk identification, assessment and mitigation programs across site operations.

* Conduct inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations to verify compliance and program effectiveness.

* Manage environmental aspects including air, waste and water compliance, ensuring adherence to UK environmental regulations.

* Drive continuous improvement within the site’s EHS Management System and ensure robust reporting and follow-up on corrective actions.

* Regulatory compliance.

* Become a technical expert on the site process technologies .

The Person

* Hold a degree in Environmental Management, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

* 5 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of success in reducing occupational injuries, working knowledge and expertise in Environmental regulations and maintaining compliance with pertinent regulations.

* Strong EHS background and experience in UK regulations and reporting.

* The ability to identify change, communicate the need for change, and monitor integration for success.

* Must have demonstrated abilities as an effective leader/trainer/coach.

* Demonstrate the ability to communicate both horizontally and vertically

* Computer literate and knowledge of web applications.

* Industrial process understanding and knowledge.

The Benefits

* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.

* An excellent salary.

* A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.

* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices