EHS Leader (Aerospace)

Location: Leicester, UK; onsite

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics operates the Druck manufacturing facility in Leicester and supports global locations.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the site EHS strategy in line with business objectives and company standards.
• Lead a small team and advise site leadership on EHS risks, compliance obligations, and best practices.
• Manage environmental compliance, waste regulations, permits, reporting, records, regulatory inspections, audits, and agency inquiries.
• Lead investigations into injuries, environmental incidents, near misses, property damage, and regulatory findings; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, job hazard analyses, exposure assessments, training, emergency drills, and crisis response activities.
• Monitor EHS metrics, lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audits, prepare monthly reports, and recommend improvement initiatives and capital investments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Public Health, or a related field, and/or a NEBOSH Diploma.
• At least 5 years of progressive EHS experience, including at least 3 years in manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Experience managing environmental compliance and occupational safety programs, regulatory audits, and permitting requirements.
• Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous waste regulations, environmental permits, and emergency preparedness requirements.
• Ability to build a safety culture through employee engagement, behavioural safety initiatives, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills.

Nice to have

• IOSH, NEBOSH, CIEH, HSEPB, or equivalent professional certification.
• Aerospace industry experience and experience supporting AS9100.
• Experience interacting directly with regulatory agencies and managing consultants.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, onsite work at the Leicester manufacturing facility.
• People leadership role with a small team of direct reports.
• Hands-on collaboration with plant leadership and employees to reduce risk, prevent injuries, and improve environmental performance.