HSE Professional II

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