Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Salary: £65,000-£70,000 (DOE) + 20% bonus + Excellent Benefits
Location: Middlesbrough

Are you passionate about creating safer, more sustainable workplaces in busy environments?
Do you thrive on leading teams to deliver real improvements in health, safety, and environmental performance?

We are seeking a dedicated Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to lead EHS initiatives at a flagship site in Middlesbrough. This pivotal role involves guiding the organisation in compliance and continuous improvement, ensuring a safe and sustainable operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing site-specific EHS strategies aligned with corporate and legal requirements.
• Leading risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Managing compliance with environmental legislation including waste management, effluent discharge, and ISO14001 certification.
• Overseeing external and internal audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting and mentoring site safety teams to embed EHS best practices across all operations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in delivering EHS improvements within a fast-paced operational environment, preferably in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, and membership of IOSH or IEMA.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of motivating teams and influencing site culture.
• Knowledge of waste obligations, EPR regulations, and manufacturing systems impact on KPIs.

Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and diversity. Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive culture where you can truly make a difference.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Tearne at or call (phone number removed).

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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