Environmental Health and Safety Officer in Houghton-Le-Spring, United Kingdom

We are recruiting an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor to support and lead EHS programmes at a regulated manufacturing site in Durham.

This is a hands-on role combining site presence with strategic influence. You'll work closely with plant leadership and central EHS functions to ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and embed a strong, proactive safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Provide visible, hands-on EHS leadership through regular site presence, inspections, audits, and reviews
Ensure full compliance with UK environmental, health, and safety legislation
Lead and maintain site EHS management systems, including ISO 14001 certification
Develop and implement site-specific EHS strategies, objectives, and KPIs
Deliver engaging EHS training for employees, contractors, and leadership teams
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Manage environmental permits, water discharge consents, and regulatory reporting
Oversee waste management programs (hazardous and non-hazardous) and contractor compliance
Drive a proactive EHS culture through coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor performance trends and recommend actions to reduce risk and improve compliance
Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline
2 - 5 years' experience in an EHS, QHSE, or safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong working knowledge of UK environmental and safety regulations (air, water, waste)
Proven experience delivering EHS training and influencing operational teams
Fluent English (spoken and written)
Skills & Certifications

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