EHS; Environmental, Health & Safety

Position: EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety)
Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor to support and lead EHS programmes at a regulated manufacturing site in Durham.

This is a hands-on role combining site presence with strategic influence. You’ll work closely with plant leadership and central EHS functions to ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and embed a strong, proactive safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide visible, hands-on EHS leadership through regular site presence, inspections, audits, and reviews

* Ensure full compliance with UK environmental, health, and safety legislation

* Lead and maintain site EHS management systems, including ISO 14001 certification

* Develop and implement site-specific EHS strategies, objectives, and KPIs

* Deliver engaging EHS training for employees, contractors, and leadership teams

* Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

* Manage environmental permits, water discharge consents, and regulatory reporting

* Oversee waste management programs (hazardous and non-hazardous) and contractor compliance

* Drive a proactive EHS culture through coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives

* Monitor performance trends and recommend actions to reduce risk and improve compliance

Required Qualifications & Experience

* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline

* 5–10 years’ experience in an EHS, QHSE, or safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment

* Strong working knowledge of UK environmental and safety regulations (air, water, waste)

* Proven experience delivering EHS training and influencing operational teams

* Fluent English (spoken and written)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

* Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

* Professional health & safety or environmental certification

* Experience maintaining ISO management systems

* Understanding of industrial processes and process safety

* Strong data analysis, reporting, and auditing skills

* WAMITAB certification (advantageous, not essential)

What’s on Offer

* Stable, site-based role with structured working hours

* Opportunity to influence safety, health, and environmental performance at the site level

* Exposure to national and international EHS best practices

* Collaborative working environment with strong leadership support

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an EHS professional who enjoys being visible on site, influencing positive behaviour change, and playing a key role in creating a safe and compliant workplace.

If you’re passionate about safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you