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Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Loughborough area | Competitive Salary

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in advanced drug delivery solutions, working at the forefront of complex pharmaceutical manufacturing. Their UK operations produce cutting-edge treatments used in respiratory, injectable, and transdermal therapies for patients worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and regulatory compliance, they combine world-class facilities with a collaborative culture that values safety, sustainability, and people.

The Opportunity

As EHS Manager, you’ll lead all environmental, health, and safety compliance for their UK operations. You’ll be the driving force behind embedding a positive safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, and guiding strategic EHS improvements across manufacturing and laboratory environments. Leading a team of EHS professionals, you’ll work closely with senior leaders to influence decision-making and safeguard both people and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire the UK EHS team.
• Act as the in-house expert on UK EHS legislation and compliance.
• Maintain and improve ISO14001 & ISO45001 certifications.
• Partner with operational teams to assess and manage EHS risks.
• Liaise with UK regulatory bodies and manage external audits.
• Lead investigations, implement corrective actions, and share learnings.
• Develop and deliver long-term EHS strategy across all UK sites.
• Support COMAH compliance and process safety initiatives.
• Travel in the UK and internationally (up to 20%).

What We’re Looking For

• Proven EHS leadership experience in manufacturing and/or R&D (pharma preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of UK EHS regulations and risk management systems.
• NEBOSH Diploma (CSP or CIH a plus).
• Experience managing ISO accreditations.
• Skilled in data analysis and driving measurable improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

Why Apply?

This is your chance to join a truly innovative pharmaceutical manufacturer at a time of exciting growth. You’ll have the autonomy to shape EHS strategy, the support of a skilled team, and the opportunity to make a real difference to workplace safety and sustainability.

Apply today to find out more.

HSE Manager

Warrington

Up to £60k + 15% Bonus + up to 12% pension

We are recruiting for one of the UK’s most recognisable brands, they are going through a period of continued growth and are currently investing heavily in their Warrington site and are looking to add an established HSE manager to their team.

Responsibilities & Duties – HSE Manager

• Visible, onsite, leading the Health, Safety & Environmental function across the site, responsible for implementing H&SE management systems, responsible for the well-being of 400+people on site
• An EHS Manager who will lead the development and implementation of the site’s Environment, Health & Safety deployment plan to deliver objectives in line with the Group Sustainability and HSE Strategy
• Coach and mentor the teams around HSE initiatives
• Leads BBS (Behaviour Based Safety) program
• Develop and implement an Environmental Management System
• Develop an effective EH&S risk management program to ensure compliance
• Lead the investigation of accidents, Environmental and H&S incidents to identify, implement and maintain corrective actions
• Analyse EH&S lagging and leading KPIs to identify improvement
• Work with and support management teams, developing and championing annual safety plans, best practices, developing cohesive solutions to operational SHE challenges and championing continuous improvement and positive leadership behaviours

Essential experience and qualifications – HSE Manager

• Safety leadership experience ideally within logistics, supply chain or general manufacturing environments.
• Be a cultural ambassador by role modelling safety leadership, coaching and developing others to foster and achieve an ‘Excelling’ H&S culture.
• Empower all levels of the workforce, floor to the SLT
• Visible and approachable - ALWAYS!
• A NEBOSH qualification, Certificate or Diploma, ideally graduate IOSH
• Delivering an effective framework for safety program management
• Delivering an effective framework of incident investigation, auditing, and training oversight
• Manufacturing and factory or warehousing site experience strongly preferred
• Certificate in Environmental Management (Assoc Member IEMA) preferred
• Good working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Diploma in Environmental Management is desirable
• 5 years’ experience in a similar working environment and/or position
• Proven track record in developing and executing SHE programs and initiatives

Benefits – HSE Manager

• A Highly Competitive salary
• Company bonus scheme – 15% realistic
• Health care plan
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Retailer Discounts
• Amazing perks and discounts
• 33 days holiday
• 2 x annual salary group life assurance
• Bike scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Long Service Awards
• Healthcare cash plan

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to

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We are CH&CO a collection of specialist businesses and market leading brands .

We want our people to love what they do and have fun. We celebrate diversity, and our inclusive culture encourages everyone to bring their whole self to work every day. Working at CH&CO gives our teams the opportunity to work across all of our brands, experiencing the variety of our business and the services we deliver. We are currently recruiting for a HSE Manager to work in London with us for a 12month maternity cover contract.

Location: London - ad hoc travel may be required occasionally outside of London. Mobile position

Salary: £42,000 per annum 12 month fixed term contract

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday- 40 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, can be flexible

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate as one of the regional HSE managers responsible for supporting the management of health, safety and environment across all sectors within a defined geographical sector with brand alignment.
• To be the SME and lead for specific functional topics.
• To provide competent advice, guidance and support to operational teams to enable them to carry out their HSE responsibilities.
• To undertake reactive and proactive monitoring of HSE including incident investigation, audits, inspections and analysis of performance data.
• To support the retention and mobilisation of new business in order to facilitate the implementation of effective HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Delivery of H&S performance indicators
• Delivery of Food, health and safety & Allergen performance indicators
• Delivery of proactive internal auditing

Role Specific

• Effective liaison (including meetings) with the sector MD, operational leadership and clients (where required) teams to ensure they are kept informed of HSE initiatives, updates or improvements.
• To ensure the alignment of any sector specific HSE plans to the business needs and sharing of best practise.
• Provide competent HSE advice, guidance and support to managers across the sectors, obtaining specialist support when required.
• Support the communication of important HSE messages out to regional operational teams to help drive HSE compliance.
• Investigate reactive incidents and enforcement action within a timely manner through the effective engagement of the operations teams and support functions such as legal, HR, L&D as required.
• Support the implementation of corporate HSE initiatives across the regions to improve operational compliance.
• Assist in the programme of auditing with CH&CO HSE policies and procedures.
• Support operations in site mobilisations and ongoing support for new business.
• Work with sector HSE Champions to develop a safety of culture.
• Extensive travel to CH&CO sites to ensure delivery of proactive and reactive site visits and operational support. Approx 4 days per week travel depending on business need.
• Monitor incidents and accidents and investigate, where necessary, advice and close our incidents reported.
• Engage with HSE regulators in the event of likely enforcement actions or disputes.

Person specific

• Experience in managing health and safety in a multi-site environment.
• Chartered QHSE professional desired
• Knowledge of catering business procedures and practices.
• Enthusiastic and motivational.
• Organised, able to judge and prioritise as per business requirements.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals across the company.
• An ability to influence sector, operational and site management with conviction to deliver findings in a robust manner.
• The ability to work on own initiative.
• Willingness to travel / work away from home on a regular basis.
• Flexible to adapt to changing situations and schedules.
• Demonstrable enthusiasm, energy and drive for the role

Qualifications:

• Food hygiene Level 4
• Health and safety qualification
• Chartered QHSE professional preferred

What's in it for you?

Working with CH&CO has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2306/541400/52745565/SU #CH&CO

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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This is a full-time, on-site role located in Tidworth for an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager. The EHS Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, conducting regular safety audits, and managing occupational health programs. Day-to-day tasks include accident investigation, preparing and delivering safety training, monitoring site conditions, and implementing safety policies and procedures.

• Health & Safety and Environment Health and Safety (EHS) skills
• Experience in Occupational Health and Accident Investigation
• Training skills, especially related to health and safety protocols
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, or a related field preferred
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH or equivalent are an advantage

Health & Safety Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Based at a single site in Tonbridge

Salary: £50,000 per annum + bonus

D7 Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, an award-winning leader in the manufacturing industry. Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Manager to lead health and safety operations at their Tonbridge site.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Implementation: Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, ensuring full compliance with UK standards and regulations.
• Safety Culture: Promote and embed a culture of safety throughout the organisation by leading awareness campaigns and training initiatives.
• Audit Management: Conduct internal audits and ensure all health and safety documentation and procedures are audit-ready.
• Incident Management: Investigate workplace incidents, near-misses, and accidents to identify root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver comprehensive health and safety training for employees and leadership.
• Risk Assessments: Perform regular risk assessments, proactively identifying potential hazards and implementing effective controls.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to drive a high standard of health and safety performance.
• Budget Oversight: Manage the health and safety budget effectively, ensuring resources are in place to support compliance and training programs.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NEBOSH or IOSH certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in health and safety management, ideally within the food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing sectors.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of health and safety compliance, risk assessment, and safety management systems.
• Skills: Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a proven capacity to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies is desirable.

Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 per annum
• Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus
• Recognition: Our client has been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for on-the-job learning and professional development.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where health, safety, and employee well-being are key priorities. You’ll lead meaningful initiatives, ensuring a safe working environment and contributing directly to the success of an innovative manufacturing business.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now or get in touch via LinkedIn to start the conversation!

Are you an established Safety, Health, Environment and Quality leader looking to join a reputable regional outfit? A civil engineering contractor operating are looking for you to become SHEQ Manager, covering sites across the Midlands and SW. Due to the nature of the projects involved, you will have demonstrable experience of civil engineering environments and associated hazards.

Reporting into the Managing Director you will be:

• Visiting various sites and integrate with the delivery teams
• Provide operational SHEQ support throughout the region
• Writing board reports to outline improvements and statistics
• Spearheading SHEQ strategy company-wide
• Managing and improving the company integrated management system
• Driving continual SHEQ improvements across company

Knowledge of safety, health & environmental legislation and current construction practices is key. You will also be:

• Dynamic and personable
• Well-versed in ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Able to engage with site teams and drive behavioural safety culture
• Driven and autonomous
• CMIOSH or working towards
• Experienced in Civil Engineering projects, particularly water utilities and highways (ESSENTIAL)

This is an excellent chance for you to help the company drive their Health & Safety culture. You will earn a competitive salary of between £70-80,000 (dependant on experience) plus car and package and will be instrumental in ensuring a homogenous approach to safety company wide.

HSE Recruitment are working with an exciting forward thinking manufacturing company with a real purpose, who are looking for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join the team.

You will be the most senior HSE person on site, sitting on the SMT, ensuring all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) legislation are implemented and that the business complies with corporate requirements. You will have the support of Group HSE Manager based in Europe and UK based Head of Compliance. You will drive best practice across the business and develop a strong Safety/Environmental culture.

It is a fast paced, 24/7 manufacturing operation with around 500 staff on site. Safety standards are good but there is always room for improvement. For example near miss reporting is high but there is a focus now on follow up and corrective actions. From the top there is vocal support for safety but there is work to do building up the culture and accountability.

Other responsibilities:

• Develop a HSE management system and implement initiatives that comply with local and national legislation and environmental standards.
• Drive a Health & Safety culture across the business.
• Develop and recommend policies, standards, procedures and systems to ensure procedures are in compliance to H&S and Environmental legislation and site standards.
• Ensure personal and environmental accidents and incidents are investigated, recorded and reported properly, identifying and recommending improved practices.
• Be the main point of contact for external agencies.
• Provide assistance and advice and carry out risk assessments in relation to safe systems of work, policies, ways of working etc, and ensure a robust review process is in place.
• Tracking and providing statistical KPIs and reports to relevant parties to drive improvements

What we are looking for:

• This role would suit an experienced health and safety advisor who is managing a similar sized site or a manager who wants a change.
• Fast paced manufacturing experience is essential
• NEBOSH Certificate level qualification
• Proactive, engaging and willing to challenge people
• Driven, proven track record of continuous improvement
• Good under pressure
• Good communicator - able to build relationships

Salary will be £50-55,000 + very generous holiday allowance and other perks.

If this sounds of interest, then we want to hear from you- contact Aisling Reid on 0121 454 5000 or

Are you a strategic HSE leader ready to make a real impact in a high-risk, high-performance manufacturing environment?

We’re proud to be working with a global industrial manufacturer based in Hereford , currently seeking an experienced HSE Manager to drive forward their Health, Safety & Environmental strategy .

Reporting directly to the General Manager , you’ll be the site’s key HSE authority—leading cultural change, ensuring compliance, and embedding continuous improvement across operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead the development and implementation of site HSE programs

Provide strategic and hands-on guidance to operational leadership

Maintain ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 management systems

Lead audits, investigations, and risk assessments

Drive employee engagement and safety ownership across all levels

Deliver impactful HSE training and monthly performance reports

Act as the main point of contact for regulators and ensure timely submissions

What We’re Looking For

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent postgraduate qualification)

Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)

5+ years’ experience in an HSE management role in high-risk manufacturing or heavy industry

Deep knowledge of UK EHS law, ISO standards & process safety

Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills

Ability to operate from the shop floor to senior leadership with credibility

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to shape the HSE culture in a technically challenging environment

Generous relocation package available

Strong salary & benefits package

Career progression within a global group

Autonomy and visibility in a key leadership role