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Environmental Health Officer
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
Location: Leicester ( travel to other UK sites required)
Industry: FMCG
About the Company
Our client is a leading FMCG manufacturer specialising in high-quality consumer products for the UK and global markets. With a strong focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation, the business continues to invest heavily in modernising its facilities and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
As part of their ongoing growth, we are recruiting an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator to help strengthen their safety culture and ensure compliance across all manufacturing operations.
Role Overview
The EHS Coordinator will play a key role in developing, coordinating, and implementing environmental, health, and safety policies and programs across the manufacturing site. This position will work closely with the Operations and Engineering teams to ensure full compliance with legal and company standards while driving continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and management systems in line with company and regulatory requirements.
* Conduct regular workplace, process, and equipment inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance.
* Support accident and incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
* Deliver and coordinate occupational health and safety training for all employees and contractors.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EHS legislation and ensure the business remains compliant.
* Collaborate with site management to foster a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
* Monitor environmental performance, including waste management, emissions, and sustainability initiatives.
* Prepare and maintain EHS documentation, reports, and performance metrics for internal and external audits.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
* Strong understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Relevant qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma, IOSH Managing Safely).
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage teams at all levels.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
* Passionate about promoting a safe, sustainable, and responsible workplace.
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to work with a market-leading manufacturer investing heavily in sustainability and innovation.
* Genuine career development within a growing, values-led organisation.
* A supportive, high-performing culture where safety and people come firstBefore You Apply
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