Health & Safety Manager

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Location:Chester, Cheshire

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a proactive EHS Manager to lead and enhance the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management system at our client's food manufacturing facility in Chester. This role ensures full compliance with EHS regulations and best practices, fostering a safe, responsible, and continuously improving workplace.

Key Responsibilities: Engagement & Communication:

• Drive a highly engaged EHS culture through coaching, training, and regular communication.
• Provide expert advice and support to all staff, ensuring robust safe systems of work.
• Lead site-wide EHS forums, briefings, and consultation meetings to maintain awareness and engagement.

Standards & Management Systems:

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS management systems to meet ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other industry standards.
• Oversee risk assessments, site impact logs, and incident management systems, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution.
• Conduct regular audits and evaluations, identifying non-conformities and implementing corrective actions.

Policy, Procedure & Training:

• Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation are updated, compliant, and effectively implemented.
• Identify EHS training requirements, track compliance, and deliver site-wide training, including induction programs.

Incident & Audit Management:

• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of corrective actions.
• Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
• Manage and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and emergency preparedness planning.
• Provide EHS guidance on projects and process improvements.
• Identify and implement strategies to enhance environmental sustainability and workplace safety.

Qualifications & Experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum (ideally Diploma)
• Experience within a Food Manufacturing environment (or similar)
• IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (or commitment to achieving).
• Proven experience managing ISO 45001 / 14001 compliance and audits.
• Strong background in food manufacturing or production environments is highly desirable.
• Leadership & Teamwork - Ability to lead projects and engage cross-functional teams.
• Trust & Accountability - Able to work independently and take ownership of key EHS initiatives.
• Communication - Clear and effective communicator across all levels of the business.
• Adaptability - Flexible to evolving workplace needs and EHS challenges.
• Organisation & Attention to Detail - Ability to prioritise workload efficiently and maintain high compliance standards.