Enviromental Health and Safety Lead
5 days ago
Leicester
About the Company: At Europe Snacks Ltd, we strive to be a great place to work by embedding our core values of Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Care in all that we do. About the Role: To lead the Health, Safety and Environmental (EHS) agenda for the respective site by ensuring legal compliance, best practice implementation and a strong, proactive safety culture. The Site EHS Lead is responsible for setting the strategic direction at site level, managing EHS risks, and ensuring systems, training, reporting and controls are in place to protect people, the environment, and the business. Responsibilities: • Lead the development and implementation of site-wide EHS strategy in alignment with group and legal requirements., • Design and maintain systems and processes to manage all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environmental performance., • Lead site EHS improvement plans and ensure all departments are engaged in delivering objectives., • Drive continuous improvement through audits, KPI monitoring, management reviews and site-wide initiatives., • Prepare and submit monthly EHS KPI reports to site and group leadership teams, highlighting trends, risks, progress and performance against targets., • Ensure EHS considerations are integrated into all capital projects and operational change processes., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable legislation and assess impact on site operations., • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including reporting under RIDDOR and Environmental Permitting Regulations., • Ensure legal registers, risk assessments, COSHH, SSoWs and incident records are complete, reviewed and accessible., • Manage audit and inspection programmes and oversee the timely close-out of all actions in line with company policy., • Represent the site during inspections or interactions with external stakeholders (e.g. HSE, EA, auditors)., • Develop, lead, and maintain the site Risk Management Plan., • Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks across all operations and service areas., • Ensure all incidents and near misses are thoroughly investigated, and lessons learned are shared across teams., • Prepare and present monthly EHS reports, including AFR2, Observations, Environmental KPIs, Training Compliance, and Audit Status., • Track and report on environmental metrics such as waste, water, energy, emissions, and sustainability KPIs., • Prepare the annual EHS budget for [Plymouth/Leicester], including forecasted costs for training, PPE, contractor services, audits and capital improvement projects., • Present and justify budget proposals to senior leadership., • Ensure ongoing cost control throughout the year, tracking actual vs forecast spend and proactively identifying variances or efficiencies., • Oversee and manage EHS training delivery and compliance across all departments., • Ensure all employees and contractors are trained in relevant policies and procedures., • Maintain a documented training matrix and ensure all statutory and role-specific training is current., • Develop and coach EHS team members (including the Site EHS Co-Ordinator) and ensure performance objectives are aligned with site strategy., • Champion EHS culture and visible leadership across all levels of the site., • Ensure consistent EHS messaging and updates are shared with teams via meetings, campaigns and communications., • Lead by example with personal conduct and a visible commitment to Europe Snacks values of Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Care., • Actively contribute to wider operational and technical strategy as part of the Leicester leadership team. Qualifications: • You will be totally committed to delivering excellent customer experience – you will embody and champion our values every day in the way you deal with customers and colleagues., • Work with gravitas, courage, maturity and be calm under pressure, building credibility and respect with internal and external stakeholders. With strong interpersonal skills that enables you to give timely feedback in a frank, positive way., • Able to work collaboratively with all parts of the business, knowing when to support, when to push back and when to hold the line., • Demonstrate a strong commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion., • You will lead by example, championing a proactive EHS culture and demonstrating visible leadership across all areas of the site., • Ensure consistent and effective communication of EHS expectations, performance, and initiatives through meetings, campaigns, and written updates., • As a core member of the site leadership team, you will contribute to broader operational and technical strategy while fostering collaboration across departments., • The role also requires strong engagement with a range of stakeholders, including the Site Management Team, Group EHS colleagues, and all employees and contractors on site. Externally, the Site EHS Lead will represent the site in dealings with regulatory bodies such as the HSE and Environment Agency, as well as local authorities, third-party auditors, consultants, suppliers, and training providers to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement. Experience and Skills: • TECH IOSH membership, • NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)., • Minimum 3 years’ experience in an EHS role within manufacturing, preferably FMCG., • Good understanding of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation., • Experience in budget preparation and performance reporting., • Demonstrated success in developing and implementing risk-based EHS strategies., • The Site EHS Lead must be capable of deputising for the EHS Manager during periods of absence, including holidays or unplanned leave How to Apply: If you’re ready to take the leap and join a company that is passionate about it’s people, apply today and help us shape the future of Europe Snacks. This role is not supported with sponsorship. Closing Date: 10th October 2025 Contact Email: Europe Snacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us. Please note, we are not working with recruitment agencies for this vacancy and kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this role.