Health, Safety & Environment (EHS) Coordinator

Food Manufacturing

Manchester-based, with travel to sister sites

Salary, c£31k + Benefits

Are you passionate about health, safety and sustainability? Do you thrive on making workplaces safer, healthier and more environmentally responsible? A leading player in the food manufacturing sector is on the lookout for a proactive and enthusiastic EHS Coordinator to join their team based in Manchester (with travel to 2 sister sites).

This is more than just a compliance role it s a brilliant opportunity to shape the safety culture, lead behavioural change, and be a driving force in protecting people and the planet. This role offers excellent scope for growth and development.

What You ll Be Doing

• Coordinating and implementing EHS policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with UK legislation.
• Supporting colleagues and managers with practical, hands-on SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) guidance.
• Conducting and leading risk assessments, audits, and inspections across the sites.
• Playing a key role in accident investigations and driving proactive safety improvements.
• Championing behavioural safety and contributing to a strong safety-first culture.
• Leading monthly EHS meetings and maintaining KPIs and management information systems.
• Working closely with external bodies and coordinating occupational health and welfare programmes in collaboration with People & Culture teams.
• Delivering and facilitating in-house EHS training to raise awareness and embed best practices.

• Skill & Experience Needed
• A team player with excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and comfortable with data and reporting.
• Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (essential).
• Level 4 qualification in Environmental Management (desirable).
• Experience within an H&S department, ideally in a food or drink manufacturing setting (preferred but not essential).
• A proactive, positive attitude and a genuine passion for EHS.

Why Apply?

• Work across a dynamic and varied multi-site operation.
• Be part of a business that genuinely values safety, sustainability, and its people.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
• Make a tangible impact and lead by example in a key business function.

If you re ready to be a voice for safety and want to help build a healthier, safer workplace for all apply now and take the next bold step in your EHS career!