EHS Manager

Dubizzle Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Corby is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to drive EHS initiatives and manage compliance across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Safety Health and Environmental Management, including managing teams and projects. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Double-matched pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Healthcare plan

Discounted products

Personal development investment

Flexible work opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Safety Health and Environmental Management role.
• Experience managing a team and leading projects.
• Ability to create and maintain Safety Health & Environmental Management elements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EHS expertise to drive high performance EHS teams.
• Shape and manage EHS strategy alignment with central processes.
• Lead health & safety initiatives across various departments.
• Ensure talent development in the EHS team.
• Oversee delivery of risk-based projects for safety.

Skills

Extensive proven experience in a senior Safety Health and Environmental Management role

Change management and project management

Managing safety at a manufacturing site

Ability to interpret UK Law

Coaching and influencing skills

Strong technical background in Health & Safety

Demonstrated experience managing a team

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Management

Job description

Corby Manufacturing Site - Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

We're always looking to connect with talented individuals who can help shape the future of our business.

Closing date: Sunday 30th November
Interview process: Two Stage Interview Process
Working pattern: On Site role including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings - it’s a must!

We’re committed to supporting diversity and enabling everyone to perform their best.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, just let us know how we can support you.

Corby Manufacturing Site - Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

The Recipe (About the Role)

The Corby Site EHS Manager will deliver EHS expertise to drive high performance EHS teams with a view to ensuring that processes and systems are legally compliant, continuously improving and in deployed in accordance with the Weetabix Standard for Health and Safety and Weetabix Environment Standard.

• Shape and manage the deployment of the EHS strategy within the Cluster, ensuring alignment with central EHS processes.
• Provide EHS leadership at the Corby site to achieve EHS KPI goals and drive accountability in production teams.
• Lead health & safety initiatives across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Transport, and Security, serving as a liaison with the central safety team.
• Develop and maintain colleague competence through coaching to comply with regulations and achieve zero accidents and incidents.
• Ensure talent development in the EHS team through effective recruitment, training, and collaboration with Union partners.
• Support incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Drive closure of non-conformance actions through strong relationship management.
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders and facilitate visits with regulatory agencies like HSE and EA.
• Create and manage factory risk registers aligned with WFC strategies, leading to improved compliance and reduced incidents.
• Oversee delivery of risk-based projects to enhance safety and environmental protection.
• Implement the WSHS audit programme to achieve the Green Standard.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on safety, health, and environmental issues.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Know How

• Extensive proven experience in a senior Safety Health and Environmental Management role.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team, change management and project management.
• Experience of managing safety at a manufacturing site, or a lead role.
• Ability to create, maintain and update all elements of Safety Health & Environmental Management.
• Must have a high level of leadership skill and exhibit an exceptional level of motivational ability.
• Ability to interpret UK Law and keep up to date with current industry thinking and developments.
• Coaching and influencing skills used effectively with all levels of stakeholders, particularly production managers and front line teams.
• Proactive change agent able to build advocacy at senior level.
• Strong technical background in both Health & Safety and Environment with relevant qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management, NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Management).

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive salary + Car Allowance & Annual Flexible benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus 10%
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy

To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.

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