Responsabile Sicurezza e Formazione in Essex, Witham

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview: At TE we believe our people are our greatest asset. As EHS Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in fostering a culture where safety, environmental stewardship and operational excellence are embedded in everything we do. Supporting a highly regulated manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for driving the site's Environmental, Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and TE Connectivity standards, while championing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance both business performance and employee wellbeing.

Your new role:

• Lead the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) function, providing technical expertise and delivering agreed objectives.
• Identify, prioritise, and drive EHS continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure compliance and foster a proactive health, safety, and environmental culture.
• Prepare and communicate EHS reports, metrics, and performance updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead site-based EHS projects and support cross-functional improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, internal standards, and industry best practices through effective programmes, training, and auditing.
• Drive continuous improvement across EHS programmes, including safety management systems, hazard management, behavioural safety, ergonomics, chemical management, machine safety, and energy reduction initiatives.
• Maintain all required site permits, licences, and certifications.
• Provide governance and guidance on hazardous material and waste management.
• Manage accident, incident, and investigation processes in line with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Develop and manage the EHS budget.
• Act as the key contact during regulatory audits, customer visits, and external inspections.
• Manage applicable liability insurance claims and related activities.
• Partner with the leadership team to translate business strategy into departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance measures.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across functions to share best practices and improve performance.
• Identify training and development needs and support ongoing capability building within the team.
• Conduct regular performance, development, and wellbeing discussions with team members.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support business objectives.

Your ideal background:

• Qualifications: NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC), NVQ Level 5, or equivalent EHS qualification. Working towards a NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent advanced qualification is desirable.
• Experience: Experience balancing strategic objectives with day-to-day operational demands. Proven experience operating at a strategic level and influencing business decisions. Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge & Skills: Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience building effective relationships across all levels of an organisation and with external partners. Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities. Results-driven approach with the ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects to agreed deadlines. Commercial and financial awareness with the ability to support business objectives through effective decision-making. Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset. Ability to interpret and apply EHS legislation, regulations, and best practices. Proficient in analysing data, reporting metrics, and driving performance improvements through KPI management.