Environmental Health and Safety Manager in Beccles, Suffolk

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Permanent | Manufacturing | Salary up to £60,000

We are recruiting an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager to join a leading manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the site EHS team, ensure legal compliance, improve workplace safety and drive continuous improvement.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am–4:00pm

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.

• 3% pension, life assurance, income protection and company sick pay.

• Annual leave buy and sell scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.

• Learning and development opportunities, gym discounts and access to Bungay swimming pool.

• Free hot and cold drinks, weekly treats, long service awards and Christmas hampers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site EHS team, promoting a positive safety-first culture.

• Manage EHS policies, procedures, training and legal compliance.

• Oversee risk assessments, safe systems of work, audits and inspections.

• Lead accident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings and advise senior management.

• Drive safety and environmental improvements using Lean, 5S and Kaizen.

• Work with managers to maintain safe and efficient site operations.

What We're Looking For

• Previous EHS management experience, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.

• Relevant degree and/or NEBOSH qualification, with IOSH membership or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of UK and EU health, safety and environmental legislation.

• Experience with risk assessments, audits, incident investigations and ISO 14001/45001.

• Understanding of manufacturing, mechanical engineering and continuous improvement.

• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

The Ideal Candidate

A confident, hands-on EHS professional who leads by example, builds strong relationships and takes initiative. You will be passionate about eliminating risks, developing people and creating a culture of safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.