EHS Manager

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a EHS Manager, located in Blackburn, to cover our Blackburn and Preston facilities.

Reporting to the Head of EHS EMEA, the EHS Manager will be responsible for providing immediate supervision to a group of employees for the implementation of complex activities related to the efficient management of Environmental Health & Safety programs in offices and manufacturing sites to ensure that the required company and government standards and regulations are met.

What a typical day looks like:

Overall responsibility for EHS across Blackburn and Preston Operations

Understand and ensure that the implications and duties imposed by legislation are communicated

Communicate Environmental, Health & Safety matters to the Senior Management Team

Ensure adequate means of distributing and communicating health, safety and welfare information obtained for the regulatory bodies, Safety organisations and Trade associations regarding new techniques of accident prevention, new legislation requirements and codes of practice

Ensure that an adequate programme of training for health and safety is established and that the safety culture is encouraged amongst employees

Ensure all personnel using the correct personal protective clothing/equipment and following all safety requirements and procedures

Develop departmental vision and build the departmental culture and work standards

Strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental strategy and strategic operational goals

Coordinate and maintain Organisational Management Systems (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001) to ensure the effective management of Health, Safety and Environment matters at the Site Services Offices and on Operational Sites

Create and implement EHS strategy, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance

Review and approve EHS activities for effective issues resolution

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Relevant degree and demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally within a large Manufacturing/Construction business

Thorough knowledge of ISO: 45001 and ISO: 14001 standards

Experience working / communicating with sub-contractors

Member of IOSH or NEBOSH

Ability to advise on EHS issues and lead day-to-day EHS activities

Full driving licence is essential as travel between sites is required

Fantastic written and verbal communication skills, ability to organise own workload and use initiative

Efficient with thorough methods of working Ability to follow through on Corrective Actions and identify positive and negative acts

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

A merit-based annual pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme and long service awards

Referral bonus

Volunteer days

Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function

Travel opportunities (role dependent)

Support in your well-being by access to

Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice

On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

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