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Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor

Posted 27 November 2025
Salary £50,000 - £60,000 per year
LocationHoughton-Le-Spring
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Technical , Manufacturing
ReferenceJ140037
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

​The Company

Our client, a leading manufacturer based in Houghton Le Spring they are now recruiting for an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor.

The Role 

  • The Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor will provide both leadership and hands-on support for all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at the manufacturing facility.

  • Working closely with the Plant Manager and the central EHS function, this is a key role in ensuring the site operates safely, sustainably and in full compliance with UK legislation.

  • You will be instrumental in developing an autonomous safety culture, maintaining ISO management systems, and driving continuous improvement through employee engagement and operational excellence.

  • Ensure compliance with all UK environmental, health, and safety legislation.

  • Develop, implement and maintain ISO systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).

  • Lead initiatives that build a proactive and autonomous EHS culture.

  • Promote and manage Health and Wellness programs to support employee wellbeing.

  • Define and maintain EHS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Deliver EHS training and coaching to managers, supervisors and employees.

  • Lead risk identification, assessment and mitigation programs across site operations.

  • Conduct inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations to verify compliance and program effectiveness.

  • Manage environmental aspects including air, waste and water compliance, ensuring adherence to UK environmental regulations.

  • Drive continuous improvement within the site’s EHS Management System and ensure robust reporting and follow-up on corrective actions.

  • Regulatory compliance.

  • Become a technical expert on the site process technologies .

The Person

  • Hold a degree in Environmental Management, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

  • 5 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of success in reducing occupational injuries, working knowledge and expertise in Environmental regulations and maintaining compliance with pertinent regulations.

  • Strong EHS background and experience in UK regulations and reporting.

  • The ability to identify change, communicate the need for change, and monitor integration for success.

  • Must have demonstrated abilities as an effective leader/trainer/coach.

  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate both horizontally and vertically

  • Computer literate and knowledge of web applications.

  • Industrial process understanding and knowledge.

The Benefits

  • You will be working for a well-established growing employer.

  • An excellent salary.

  • A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.

  • The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.