Health, Safety and Environmental Manager | Kettering | £50,000-£60,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you passionate about fostering a safer and greener workplace in a dynamic manufacturing environment?
Are you ready to take ownership of health and safety in a hands-on, operational role, supporting office, growing and factory teams?
Can you bring the confidence to engage with everyone from the shop floor to senior management, helping to build on a strong safety culture that's still growing and developing?
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to oversee all aspects of EHS across our Kettering-based food production site. This is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change, ensure compliance, and promote a culture of continuous improvement in safety and environmental responsibility.
The Health, Safety and Environment Manager will:
Develop and maintain the site EHS management system, ensuring compliance with legislation, corporate standards and industry best practice.
Lead EHS strategy, setting clear objectives and KPIs aligned with business goals.
Provide leadership and coaching to the EHS team, driving a proactive and positive safety culture.
Oversee risk assessments, safe systems of work and environmental controls to ensure effective risk management.
Manage relationships with regulators, auditors and external partners, ensuring inspection readiness and compliance.
Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Maintain accurate EHS records, including incidents, training and environmental performance metrics.
Ensure emergency preparedness, fire safety and crisis management arrangements are effective and up to date.
Monitor environmental performance across waste, water and energy, supporting sustainability objectives.
Work closely with operational teams to embed EHS standards into daily activities and drive continuous improvement.
The ideal Health, Safety and Environment Manager will have:
Relevant advanced qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Sustainability (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).
Proven ability to lead safety and environmental projects within a manufacturing or process environment.
Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence all levels of the organisation.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement effective actions.
Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and diversity. Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive culture where you can truly make a difference.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Tearne at or call (phone number removed).
Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.
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Health, Safety and Environmental Manager | Kettering | £50,000-£60,000 + Excellent Benefits