EHS Manager

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead?
Join us as an EHS Manager based in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead EHS in a large and complex manufacturing environments.

This role offers the chance to influence a high‑profile site, manage a dedicated team, and shape the future of our EHS culture. You’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental excellence while driving continuous improvement across a dynamic and fast‑moving operational setting.

• Lead all operational EHS matters, ensuring full compliance with legislation, industry standards and Etex corporate policies.
• Champion a Zero Harm culture through visible, proactive leadership and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Develop, own and deliver EHS improvement plans, embedding best practice and addressing audit findings and risk priorities.
• Serve as the primary EHS representative for UK Safety Council meetings and external bodies (HSE, EA, insurers).
• Support site leadership teams in maintaining legal compliance and audit readiness.
• Plan, lead and implement internal and external audits, including management system and legal compliance assessments.
• Analyse and monitor EHS data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage EHS budgets and support strategic planning across the site.
• Lead and develop the EHS team, ensuring strong capability, performance, and shared best practice across local, national and regional forums.
• Ensure high‑quality incident investigations with timely completion of corrective and preventative actions.
• Communicate legislative updates and corporate standards, ensuring alignment across the business.
• Support environmental governance, sustainability initiatives and long‑term risk reduction strategies.

• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and compliance.
• Proven EHS leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial operations — ideally on complex or high‑volume sites.
• Ability to influence, engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience managing audits, improvement plans and EHS budgets.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on EHS data trends.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience in environmental governance and sustainability practices.
• Willingness to attend regional and international meetings as required.

We connect & care about those around us. We foster teamwork, community and innovation, placing the highest importance on the safety and wellbeing of our people.

Our Road to Sustainability 2030is our long-term commitment to creating a better future. We lead with purpose, innovation, and meaningful environmental action.

We believe diversity of thinking drives stronger, more sustainable performance. We are committed to equal opportunities and have zero tolerance for discrimination — everyone belongs here.

We trust our people. Hybrid and flexible working options (depending on role) are designed to help you do your best work.