Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager - Merseyside

Role: Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager

Location: Merseyside

Salary: £50-65k

The Company

A prominent manufacturing company with facilities across Europe is seeking a dynamic Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager to join the team.

The Job

As the ESH Manager, your primary responsibility will be to ensure compliance with industry standards and legislative requirements, fostering a safe, healthy, and positive work environment. You will identify and mitigate business risks, implement the ESH program, and liaise with regulatory bodies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop policies and procedures to enhance the working environment, minimizing accidents and dangerous occurrences.
• Conducting or coordinating audits and inspections.
• Maintaining the site risk assessment program.
• Planning and promoting health, safety, and environmental training for managers, team leaders, and employees.
• Advising managers and team leaders on good HSE practices in the workplace.
• Coordinating visits and meetings with Health & Safety Executive or similar bodies to advocate for the site’s best interests.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements for incidents, illnesses, and dangerous occurrences.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with a minimum of 5 years of site-level management experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, influencing behavioural change with a flexible, determined, and positive approach.
• Excellent communication skills to translate policies and standards into practical plans.

To apply for this role please contact Amelia on amelia.hinton-carroll@silven.co.uk or alternatively on 01618327463 quoting reference AHC/15890