Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager : Aerospace Engineering
Ramsgate, Kent plus travel to Stansted and Luton sites as required
Competitive Salary + Benefits Permanent Full:time Multi:site responsibility (Ramsgate, Stansted and Luton) Occasional Travel
Opportunity for an experienced EHS professional to lead health, safety, and environmental compliance across multiple UK aerospace sites.
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Key Responsibilities:
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
* Ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation and environmental standards
* Maintain and apply up:to:date knowledge of ISO and industry:specific regulations
* Manage audits and inspections from regulatory bodies and certification agencies
Risk Management
* Carry out risk assessments, hazard identification and safety reviews across all facilities
* Develop and implement control measures to reduce operational risk
* Lead incident and accident investigations, driving corrective and preventive actions
Policy and Procedure Development
* Create and update site:wide EHS policies, manuals and safety documentation
* Ensure all documentation is communicated, accessible, and fully implemented
Training and Safety Culture
* Deliver or coordinate EHS training across all levels of the organisation
* Promote a positive safety culture via toolbox talks, awareness campaigns and team engagement
* Conduct structured EHS inductions for new staff and contractors
Monitoring and Reporting
* Track safety KPIs and environmental metrics across 3 sites
* Maintain accurate records of incidents, near misses, and regulatory data
* Use EHS data to identify trends and drive continual improvement initiatives
Site and Project Safety
* Conduct regular safety inspections and internal audits
* Advise engineering and project teams on safe and sustainable practices
* Ensure HSE standards are upheld during maintenance, construction, and operations
Environmental Management
* Manage waste disposal, pollution controls, and sustainability measures
* Support environmental impact assessments and compliance for ongoing projects
* Champion carbon reduction and resource conservation initiatives
Health Surveillance and Occupational Risk
* Manage employee health surveillance programmes
* Monitor for early signs of work:related health issues
* Ensure all COSHH assessments are current and implemented effectively
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Candidate Requirements:
* Proven experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager or Lead Advisor role
* Background in aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or other high:risk industries
* In:depth knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO standards
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
* Skilled in risk assessment, accident investigation, and EHS training delivery
* Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills
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Benefits Include:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Company pension scheme
* 25+ days holiday + bank holidays
* Supportive and stable engineering environment
* Career development opportunities in a well:established UK business
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An excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS Manager to make a real impact in a high:performance engineering environment.
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