We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to help us maintain the highest Health & Safety practises and procedures across our busy manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Head of HR you will oversee and ensure full compliance across H&S and Environmental working with Managers and operatives to deliver and grow our Saftey culture.
Bradburys is a leading UK food business and has been providing quality cheese to consumers, sourced from regions of the United Kingdom and around the globe, and is very highly regarded amongst the retail and foodservice community. The key to our success can be attributed to the winning combination of industry knowledge and experience over our 140 year history coupled with continuous innovation to meet future customer trends and demands.
Role Purpose
To develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the organisations environmental, health, and safety policies and systems. The role ensures legal compliance, reduces risk, promotes safe working practices, and strengthens the companys overall safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
Develop and maintain the organisations Health & Safety management system.
Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and audits.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; produce reports and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with UK legislation (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, RIDDOR, Manual Handling).
Deliver induction and refresher safety training for employees and contractors.
Monitor PPE usage, safety signage, and safe systems of work.
Lead emergency preparedness planning (fire drills, first aid arrangements, evacuation procedures).
Environmental Management
Support ISO 14001 or other environmental management systems (if applicable).
Monitor waste streams, emissions, and environmental compliance.
Lead sustainability initiatives (energy reduction, recycling, environmental impact reduction).
Liaise with regulators (Environment Agency, local authorities).
Compliance & Reporting
Maintain accurate records of audits, training, incidents, and compliance documentation.
Prepare EHS reports and KPIs for senior management.
Stay up to date with EHS regulations and best practice and advise the business accordingly.
Culture & Engagement
Promote a positive EHS culture across the organisation.
Collaborate with managers and staff to identify hazards and improve safety practices.
Drive continuous improvement in all EHS areas.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Essential
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
Experience in an EHS role (industry-specific experience beneficial).
Excellent knowledge of EHS legislation and compliance requirements.
Strong communication, investigation, and report-writing skills.
Proactive, organised, and able to influence at all levels.
Desirable
NEBOSH Diploma or working towards it.
ISO 45001 / 14001 audit experience or qualifications.
Environnemental qualification (IEMA Foundation Certificate).
Experience in manufacturing, construction, logistics, or similar high-risk environments.
Key Competencies
Risk management
Incident investigation
Coaching and training
Stakeholder engagement
Analytical thinking
Continuous improvement mindset
Please note only candidates with full right to work in the UK to apply - no sponsorship is offered.
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