EHS Manager in Bristol

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead?Join us as an EHS Manager based in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead EHS in a large and complex manufacturing environments.

This role offers the chance to influence a high‑profile site, manage a dedicated team, and shape the future of our EHS culture. You’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental excellence while driving continuous improvement across a dynamic and fast‑moving operational setting.

What you’ll do

• Lead all operational EHS matters, ensuring full compliance with legislation, industry standards and Etex corporate policies.
• Champion a Zero Harm culture through visible, proactive leadership and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Develop, own and deliver EHS improvement plans, embedding best practice and addressing audit findings and risk priorities.
• Serve as the primary EHS representative for UK Safety Council meetings and external bodies (HSE, EA, insurers).
• Support site leadership teams in maintaining legal compliance and audit readiness.
• Plan, lead and implement internal and external audits, including management system and legal compliance assessments.
• Analyse and monitor EHS data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage EHS budgets and support strategic planning across the site.
• Lead and develop the EHS team, ensuring strong capability, performance, and shared best practice across local, national and regional forums.
• Ensure high‑quality incident investigations with timely completion of corrective and preventative actions.
• Communicate legislative updates and corporate standards, ensuring alignment across the business.
• Support environmental governance, sustainability initiatives and long‑term risk reduction strategies.

What you’ll bring

• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and compliance.
• Proven EHS leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial operations — ideally on complex or high‑volume sites.
• Ability to influence, engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience managing audits, improvement plans and EHS budgets.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on EHS data trends.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience in environmental governance and sustainability practices.
• Willingness to attend regional and international meetings as required.

Our culture

— We connect & care about those around us. We foster teamwork, community and innovation, placing the highest importance on the safety and wellbeing of our people.

Sustainability focus

— OurRoad to Sustainability 2030is our long‑term commitment to creating a better future. We lead with purpose, innovation, and meaningful environmental action.

Diversity & inclusion

— We believe diversity of thinking drives stronger, more sustainable performance. We are committed to equal opportunities and have zero tolerance for discrimination — everyone belongs here.

Flexibility

— We trust our people. Hybrid and flexible working options (depending on role) are designed to help you do your best work.