Environment Health Safety Lead

Job DescriptionEnvironment Health & Safety LeadLarge manufacturing business with multiple sites£50,000 + car allowanceAn exciting opportunity to become a key integral part of a leading manufacturing business in South Birmingham. As a EHS lead you will oversee, support, and advise our group on all matters concerning Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives, as well as to establish and manage their Group's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy, standards, and processes.This is an extremely hands on role where you will have full autonomy of the EHS operation and need someone that is happy to manage the full 360 process.Responsibilities will include:Health and Safety:Develop and review risk assessments and actions for all operations and equipmentEnsure compliance with statutory health, safety, and welfare regulationsImplement health and safety policies, systems, and proceduresConduct regular health and safety inspections and auditsProvide comprehensive health and safety training across the organisationAdvise on personal protective equipment (PPE) and deliver relevant trainingStay updated on health, safety, and welfare legislation and communicate changesLead monthly EHS meetings and liaise with external consultantsProvide guidance and support to managers and supervisors on H&S mattersReview and guide H&S investigations and corrective actionsMonitor company processes for quality standards and continuous improvementFire Safety:Coordinate accident reporting and investigationsEnsure compliance with fire safety policies and evacuation proceduresDevelop action plans for fire safety issuesEnvironmental:Manage and monitor the Group's ESG StrategyDrive environmental management and sustainability effortsEnsure legal compliance and identify opportunities for improvementIntegrate environmental considerations into policies, products, and operationsSupport recycling and waste management proceduresProvide technical support for projects impacting the environmentImplement measures to achieve ISO 14001 requirements and environmental objectivesOther Duties:Maintain NEBOSH (General Certificate) and Environmental Certificate qualificationsMentor key staff on health, safety, and environmental practicesBuild strong internal and external relationshipsDrive continuous improvement and challengeAccountability:Ensure high-quality work and service delivery across all departmentsImplement up-to-date policies and procedures compliant with corporate governanceEnsure adherence to health and safety expectations by all employees and contractorsThis position involves interacting regularly with operational, HR, quality, and engineering teams across multiple sites. It requires maintaining confidentiality and working effectively in a dynamic environment.Key Skills:Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilitiesProject management and coaching skillsProficiency in reporting, auditing, and influencingCommitment to health, safety, and environmental standardsInterested to know more? Please contact Steve Tomlinson If you are a motivated, team-oriented professional with expertise in HSE management and compliance or alternatively click apply!