Environment, Health and Safety Site Lead
Company: Manufacturing Company
Location: Leicester
Role: Environmental, Health and Safety Lead
Salary: GBP 40,000 – 45,000 per annum + package (EV car scheme, cycle to work scheme, technology scheme, retail discounts, strong training and development scheme)
Company
An expanding and growing manufacturing company with a family feel. This company has made significant investments recently in Environment, Health and Safety with substantial investment planned for the future. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an ingrained, well‑trained and established EHS team, share best practice and act as a key player in standardising the site’s local impact. This role reports to the Head of Safety.
Overview
Engage and motivate the Leicester site with a Health, Safety and Environmental (EHS) agenda by ensuring legal compliance, best‑practice implementation and encouraging a proactive safety culture. Own projects and participate in programmes of work to update, improve and ensure the site is future‑fit.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of a site‑wide EHS strategy in alignment with group and legal requirements.
* Design and maintain systems and processes to manage all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental performance.
* Lead site EHS improvement plans and ensure all departments are engaged in delivering objectives.
* Drive continuous improvement through audits, KPI monitoring, management reviews and site‑wide initiatives.
* Prepare and submit monthly EHS KPI reports to site and group leadership teams, highlighting trends, risks, progress and performance against targets.
* Ensure EHS considerations are integrated into all capital projects and operational change processes.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of all applicable legislation and assess its impact on site operations.
* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including reporting under RIDDOR and Environmental Permitting Regulations.
* Ensure legal registers, risk assessments, COSHH, SSOWs and incident records are complete, reviewed and accessible.
* Manage audit and inspection programmes and oversee the timely close‑out of all actions in line with company policy.
* Represent the site during inspections or interactions with external stakeholders (e.g. HSE, EA, auditors).
* Develop, lead, and maintain the site Risk Management Plan.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks across all operations and service areas.
* Ensure all incidents and near‑misses are thoroughly investigated, and lessons learned are shared across teams.
* Prepare and present monthly EHS reports, including AFR2, Observations, Environmental KPIs, Training Compliance and Audit Status.
* Track and report on environmental metrics such as waste, water, energy, emissions and sustainability KPIs.
* Prepare the annual EHS budget for the site including forecasted costs for training, PPE, contractor services, audits and capital improvement projects.
* Present and justify budget proposals to senior leadership.
* Ensure ongoing cost control throughout the year, tracking actual vs forecast spend and proactively identifying variances or efficiencies.
* Oversee and manage EHS training delivery and compliance across all departments.
* Ensure all employees and contractors are trained in relevant policies and procedures.
* Maintain a documented training matrix and ensure all statutory and role‑specific training is current.
* Champion EHS culture and visible leadership across all levels of the site.
* Ensure consistent EHS messaging and updates are shared with teams via meetings, campaigns and communications.
* Actively contribute to wider operational and technical strategy across the site and its leadership team.
Essential characteristics and personality traits
* Engaging and proactive professional.
* Positive attitude, able to communicate well on the factory floor and across a variety of stakeholders.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Manufacturing
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