EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety)

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor to support and lead EHS programmes at a regulated manufacturing site in Durham.

This is a hands-on role combining site presence with strategic influence. You ll work closely with plant leadership and central EHS functions to ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and embed a strong, proactive safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on EHS leadership through regular site presence, inspections, audits, and reviews
• Ensure full compliance with UK environmental, health, and safety legislation
• Lead and maintain site EHS management systems, including ISO 14001 certification
• Develop and implement site-specific EHS strategies, objectives, and KPIs
• Deliver engaging EHS training for employees, contractors, and leadership teams
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Manage environmental permits, water discharge consents, and regulatory reporting
• Oversee waste management programs (hazardous and non-hazardous) and contractor compliance
• Drive a proactive EHS culture through coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor performance trends and recommend actions to reduce risk and improve compliance

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline
• 5 10 years experience in an EHS, QHSE, or safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK environmental and safety regulations (air, water, waste)
• Proven experience delivering EHS training and influencing operational teams
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Master s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Professional health & safety or environmental certification
• Experience maintaining ISO management systems
• Understanding of industrial processes and process safety
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and auditing skills
• WAMITAB certification (advantageous, not essential)

What s on Offer

• Stable, site-based role with structured working hours
• Opportunity to influence safety, health, and environmental performance at the site level
• Exposure to national and international EHS best practices
• Collaborative working environment with strong leadership support

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an EHS professional who enjoys being visible on site, influencing positive behaviour change, and playing a key role in creating a safe and compliant workplace.

If you re passionate about safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, we d love to hear from you