At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established manufacturer with a focus on compliance and safety culture.
- Benefits: Competitive rate, flexible contract terms, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and drive positive change in a high-risk industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety standards and environmental responsibility.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma and experience in EHS within manufacturing or industrial settings.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Health and Safety Consultant Contract
Location: Outskirts of Sunderland
Contract: 36 months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Competitive Outside IR35 (Open to Discussion)
The Opportunity
Our client is a well-established manufacturer operating within a highly regulated industrial environment. They are seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Consultant to join the business on an interim basis to lead the site's health, safety and environmental agenda. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, driving compliance, continuous improvement and a positive safety culture across a busy manufacturing operation.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Engineering director you will take ownership of the site's Health, Safety and Environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with UK legislation while supporting operational excellence across the business. As the lead EHS professional on site, you will partner with management teams to reduce risk, improve standards and promote a culture where safety and environmental responsibility are embedded throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and industry best practice.
- Identify, assess and manage operational risks across the site.
- Maintain and review risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on all EHS matters.
About You
You will be an experienced EHS professional with a strong background in manufacturing, engineering or another high-risk industrial environment.
- Essential NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
- Demonstrable experience in a senior EHS position within manufacturing or industrial operations.
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH, DSEAR and related regulations.
- Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience managing Occupational Health programmes.
- Experience delivering EHS training and developing positive safety cultures.
- Proven ability to implement and improve EHS management systems.
Desirable
- Environmental qualification such as the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate (or equivalent).
- Heavy industry experience (steel, chemical, petrochemical manufacturing).
Locations
Contract Health & Safety Manager in North East, Sunderland employer: ZENOVO LTD
Join a well-established manufacturer on the outskirts of Sunderland, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping a robust health and safety culture within a dynamic industrial environment. Our company values employee growth and offers a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards. With competitive rates and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, this contract position is ideal for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the field of health and safety.
