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EH&S Supervisor
Location: Ashton/Tipton, UK
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, 37.5 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced EHS, HSE, QHSE or Health & Safety professional looking for a hands-on role within a manufacturing environment?
We are currently recruiting for an EH&S Supervisor to provide leadership and tactical support across two manufacturing sites in Ashton and Tipton. This is a hands-on position focused on maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance while driving continuous improvement and developing a strong EHS culture.
The Role
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and improving the site's Environmental, Health & Safety programmes.
You will play a key role in:
* Ensuring compliance with UK EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
* Developing and maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
* Conducting site inspections, audits, SMATs and cold-eye reviews.
* Identifying risks and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
* Supporting incident investigations and identifying root causes.
* Developing and delivering EHS training to employees, supervisors and contractors.
* Coaching and mentoring line management on EHS matters.
* Developing short- and long-term EHS strategies and monitoring performance through KPIs.
* Driving continuous improvement and developing an autonomous EHS culture.
* Maintaining EHS procedures, policies and compliance documentation.
* Managing environmental compliance relating to air, waste and water.
* Supporting the management of hazardous, non-hazardous and universal waste.
* Maintaining the site's EHS compliance calendar.
* Supporting regulatory reporting, audits, permits and environmental plans.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* 5–10 years' experience within QHSE/EHS/HSE.
* At least 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
* Experience working with environmental regulations and regulatory compliance.
* Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
* A proven track record in reducing workplace incidents and improving EHS performance.
* Experience conducting audits, inspections and investigations.
* Knowledge of JSA, root cause analysis and HAZOP techniques.
* Experience developing and delivering EHS training.
* Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
* A relevant Health & Safety qualification/certification.
* A Bachelor's degree or equivalent, ideally within Environmental Management, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
WAMITAB certification would be advantageous but is not essential.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a highly visible, hands-on EHS position where you will spend significant time within the manufacturing environment. You will work closely with operational teams to identify hazards, improve standards, ensure compliance and embed a positive safety culture.
The role requires someone who can lead, coach, challenge and influence, while also being comfortable getting involved at site level.
Additional Information
* Permanent position
* Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
* 37.5 hours per week
* Based across Ashton or Tipton
If you are an experienced EHS Supervisor, HSE Supervisor, EHS Manager, HSE Manager, QHSE Manager, SHEQ Manager or Health & Safety Manager with manufacturing experience, we would be keen to hear from you