Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS)

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Office based| Buxton, Derbyshire (SK17 9RZ)| Full time| 40 hrs p.w.| Mon – Fri

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. 

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

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 Safety culture.

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will be responsible for : 

To develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the organisation’s environmental, health, and safety policies and systems. The role ensures legal compliance, reduces risk, promotes safe working practices, and strengthens the company’s overall safety culture.

Health & Safety

• Develop and maintain the organisation’s 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) and 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 and drive continuous improvement in all EHS areas.

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will have : 

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) or NEBOSH Diploma.
• ISO 45001 / 14001 audit experience or qualifications.
• Environmental qualification (IEMA Foundation Certificate).
• Experience in an EHS role (industry-specific experience beneficial) preferably with manufacturing, construction, logistics, or similar high-risk environments.
• Excellent knowledge of EHS legislation, compliance requirements, proactive, organised and able to influence at all levels.
• Strong communication, investigation, and report-writing skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ; 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) 
• Company pension; Full EAP system ; Cycle to work scheme; 
• Discounted Gym membership; Store discounts; Company staff shop; Free on-site parking

Work authorisation:   Existing UK work authorisation is required/ Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for the Environmental, Health & Safety  (EHS) Manager role