At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead EHS programmes and ensure compliance at a manufacturing site in Durham.
- Company: Join a regulated manufacturing site focused on safety and environmental health.
- Benefits: Stable role with structured hours and strong leadership support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with exposure to national and international EHS best practices.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and environmental performance while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 2-5 years of EHS experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
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 will 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).
Preferred Skills & Certifications
- Professional health & safety or environmental certification.
- Experience maintaining ISO management systems.
- Understanding of industrial processes and process safety.
- Strong data analysis, reporting, and auditing skills.
What's on Offer
- Stable, site-based role with structured working hours.
- Opportunity to influence safety, health, and environmental performance at the site level.
- Exposure to national and international EHS best practices.
- Collaborative working environment with strong leadership support.
Environmental Health and Safety Officer in London employer: Chemviron Carbon Ltd
As an Environmental Health and Safety Officer at our regulated manufacturing site in Durham, you will join a company that prioritises employee well-being and safety. We foster a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members are equipped to excel in their roles. With a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and proactive safety measures, we offer a meaningful and rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact the health and safety of our workforce.
