EHS Manager
Development, implementation and management of Health & Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and Practices. Ensuring all employees are aware of their part to play in the overall HSE systems and processes.
Continually reduce Health, Safety and Environment risks and hazards within the workplace, with a clear focus on continuing the cultural and behavioural programmes initiated so far, thus achieving better results through creating an army of HSE champions.
Be a change agent for Environment, Health and Safety improvements, driving cultural change by positively influencing all associated with the Business. We must feel safety, and enjoy playing our part in the group commitment to achieve Carbon neutrality by 2050.
About the role
To act as the natural 'go to person' for all matters relating to the health, safety, and welfare of all employees whilst at work, including fire safety, and for all matters relating to the protection of the environment, across all company sites and activities.
Maintain an informed knowledge of relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and best practice applicable to all company sites and activities. Ensuring that all requirements are being met and that best practice is being shared.
Develop, communicate and drive the company Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across the business.
Formulate and maintain the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, arrangements and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable systems, recommendations and legislation.
Liaise with external bodies such as national executives, local authorities and specialist groups on Health, Safety and Environmental issues and represent the company and provide advice to customers and other external parties on Health, Safety and Environmental matters.
Initiate, co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of any new Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives across all company sites, teams and business areas.
Monitor compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and formally advise managers and/or appropriate persons on areas of non-compliance.
Continuously assess training requirements across the company and ensure all personnel are adequately and effectively trained in all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental matters.
Manage accident reporting, investigation and resolution. Ensure that appropriate corrective actions are taken, completed, recorded and reported to managers and/or appropriate persons, this includes recommendation for disciplinary action where required.
Manage, host and support all external Health, Safety and Environmental audit systems and processes (eg ISO45001 & ISO14001), manage the resolution of identified non-compliances, within required timeframes and to required standards.
Identify, manage and carry out internal Health, Safety and Environmental audits across all company sites, teams and business areas.
Oversee the fire safety of the site. Ensure all fire precautions are carried out in line with legislation and best practice; update the company’s Fire Risk Assessment following all construction work and/or ‘shop floor moves’ and review and update at least annually, ensure evacuation plans, fire drills, and training is carried out regularly. Ensure fire audits are undertaken and signage, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment etc. meets requirements.
Compile and present Health, Safety & Environmental management data and provide reports for review at relevant internal (regular & irregular) meetings
Work closely with the SMT to develop a “safety culture” through the introduction of best practice tools and techniques including Toolbox Talks, safety themes, safety action teams, SMACs.
Brett Martin
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.
At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.
Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 70 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.
Our benefits
Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences. The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service-linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.
Retirement plan and/or pension
Free parking
Cycle to work
Open office
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Annual Rise
Profit Share
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Staff celebration events
EHS Manager
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.
