As the EHS Manager for
the UK and Ireland, you lead the development and implementation of safety,
health, and environmental strategies across multiple production sites. Your
role ensures compliance with legal and corporate standards while fostering a
culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key
Responsibilities:
Regulatory
Compliance & Certification Management
- Ensure full compliance with UK and Irish
EHS legislation (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Safety, Health
and Welfare at Work Act 2005).
- Maintain and improve certifications such
as ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health
& Safety Management).
- Liaise with external auditors and
regulatory bodies (e.g., HSE, EPA Ireland).
EHS Awareness &
Engagement
- Actively participate in regional and local
EHS meetings and safety committees.
- Collaborate with site leadership to embed
EHS objectives into daily operations.
- Conduct HAZOPs, PUWER assessments, and
COSHH evaluations.
- Lead root cause analysis using tools like
5 Whys and Fishbone Diagrams.
- Implement corrective actions and track
effectiveness.
Training &
Competency Development
- Deliver EHS induction and refresher
training tailored to high-risk environments (e.g., chemical handling,
confined space entry, machine safety).
- Promote behavioural safety through toolbox
talks and near-miss reporting campaigns.
- Drive waste reduction, energy efficiency,
and water conservation initiatives.
- Oversee compliance with Environmental
Permitting Regulations (EPR) and SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon
Reporting).
- Implement spill response protocols and
manage hazardous waste in line with ADR and REACH regulations.
Audit &
Performance Monitoring
- Conduct internal audits and lead external
audit readiness.
- Monitor KPIs such as TRIR, LTIR, and
environmental impact metrics.
Emergency
Preparedness & Crisis Management
- Develop and test site-specific emergency
response plans.
- Coordinate fire drills, chemical spill
simulations, and business continuity exercises.
Master we are looking for ?
Qualifications
& Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such
as Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety.
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational
Health and Safety (or equivalent)
- IOSH Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) or
working towards it
- Lead Auditor Certification in:
- -> ISO 14001 (Environmental
Management)-> ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
- Additional certifications (e.g., IEMA,
Fire Safety, First Aid, COSHH) are advantageous.
- 7–10 years of progressive EHS experience
in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Proven track record in multi-site EHS
management
- Experience with regulatory compliance in
both the UK and Ireland
- Familiarity with environmental permitting,
wastewater operations, and energy management systems
- Strategic thinking with the ability to
translate global EHS goals into local action plans
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and
influencing skills
- Strong analytical and reporting
capabilities (e.g., KPI tracking, root cause analysis)
- Proficiency in EHS management systems
(e.g., Enablon, EcoOnline)
- Effective communication and stakeholder
engagement at all levels
- Ability to lead audits and manage external
certification processes
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Masters of Malt's treasure
Our offer:
We offer an attractive
salary and benefits package and as part of a global organization can offer
career opportunities internationally. As Masters of Malt we want to be a great
employer, focusing on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration and health and wellbeing.
We live our values, putting people at the heart of what we do.
“Strive ” - our
ambition is to be the best maltster that's why every day we commit to challenge
ourselves to achieve the highest level.
“Care ” - our
strength is magnificent when we care for our earth, our colleagues and our
business partners. We encourage trust, respect and treat each other with
respect. We believe that Diversity makes us stronger.
“Inspire ” - We
adopt a long-term orientation delivering sustainable performance through
innovation and digitization, becoming praised Masters of Malt.
“Explore ” –
thinking out of the box and embracing pioneer ideas to become a source of
motivation, we like challenging the status quo to develop full potential.
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