Environment, Health and Safety Manager in Rugby

As the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, you will lead the safety culture across all operational environments at our Rugby site, supporting approximately 450 employees, including our dedicated manufacturing team. Working closely with the EHS Leader, you will develop and deliver strategies that drive continuous improvement, mitigate risk, and ensure full legal and ISO compliance. You are a pragmatic, resilient leader who excels at influencing stakeholders at all levels. You should be comfortable presenting to leadership teams and possess the technical proficiency to manage data‑driven reporting. The role offers a 40‑hour work week, Monday–Friday, with hybrid work flexibility based on experience. Free on‑site parking and proximity to local railway station are provided.

What you will do

• Promote a strong EHS culture through active engagement and best‑practice sharing across all levels of the site.
• Challenge the status quo by analysing data to drive tactical and strategic improvement programs.
• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and share lessons learned.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditations by providing expert guidance and supporting internal audits.
• Monitor safety management systems and action plans, using data tools to track performance metrics.
• Oversee risk reduction for high‑risk operations, including electrical safety, working at height, and lifting operations.
• Liaise with external agencies, including Local Authorities, the HSE, and the Environment Agency.
• Review and update company EHS policies and procedures.
• Eliminate waste and integrate lean methodology into EHS processes on the shop floor.

What you will bring

• NEBOSH Certificate with practical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (ideally working towards IOSH or CMIOSH status).
• In‑depth knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, risk management, and safety systems.
• Proven experience implementing and auditing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Ability to balance strategic goals with hands‑on, shop‑floor presence.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Methodical approach to managing EHS data, compliance, and reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Pass a DBS background check and have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• 26 holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible company pension scheme.
• Employer‑funded private health insurance, income protection, and life assurance.
• Performance‑related annual bonus.
• Challenging and exciting community‑based and work‑based projects.
• A supportive team that promotes a healthy work‑life balance culture with opportunities for growth and development.
• Flexible working arrangements, including adjusted start/finish times and compressed hours where possible.

We are committed to diversity, equity & inclusion and are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non‑EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market.