EHS Manager

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

We are looking for a EHS Manager to provide EHS leadership to the site and to be accountable for directing EHS activities at the location. To establish EHS objectives and targets, internal reporting of EHS performance and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Supporting the implementation and operation of the Health, Safety and Environmental management system including:

• Risk assessments
• Inspections
• Incident investigations
• Internal and external auditing
• Lagging and leafing metrics
• Training and development
• Employee engagement

Championing the safety culture at the site through coaching and influencing the leadership team to achieve appliance external and internal standards.

Leading continuous improvement in EHS through risk and environmental impact reduction at the site to ensure compliance with regulatory, company standards and best practices.

Responsible for:

• Maintaining the site ISO certifications
• Ensuring EHS metrics are reported accurately and on time
• Ensuring regulatory compliance through regular reviews
• Developing annual objectives and targets
• Determining appropriate lagging and leading metrics to measure objectives and targets
• Creating and facilitates EHS engagement through EHS teams and committees to achieve the annual objectives
• Creating training matrices and ensuring all EHS training needs are defined and tracked to completion
• Work with the site leadership team to ensure that all EHS operational controls are in place and are tracked

Qualifications/Experience:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management or working towards one
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Effective team building skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and track those projects to completion

Can demonstrate the following leadership attributes:

• Ethical
• Passionate
• Accountable
• Learner
• Transparent

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.