EHS Lead

EHS Lead

EH&S Site Lead – Morgan Advanced Materials (Corby, UK)

Location: Corby, UK
Business Unit: Technical Ceramics (Certech UK)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm & Friday 8:00am - 1:30pm (with flexibility to support other shifts when needed)

About the Role
We are looking for an EH&S Site Lead to take ownership of environmental, health and safety across our Corby manufacturing site. In this role, you will develop and drive a proactive, high-performing safety culture while ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and company-wide EHS standards.

This is a hands-on role where you will spend significant time on the shop floor, working closely with leadership and teams to embed best practice and continually improve our approach to safety, sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

* Develop and execute a 3-year site EHS strategy aligned with Morgan’s global frameworks and local business goals.

* Act as the site’s EHS expert, staying up to date with regulatory changes and emerging best practices.

* Support and coach site leaders and employees on safe working practices, environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.

* Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions, ensuring learning is embedded across the site.

* Own and enhance our EHS management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO14001 & ISO45001.

* Maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies and act as the main point of contact for inspections and audits.

* Promote and embed the ThinkSAFE culture, driving proactive engagement in safety and environmental improvement activities.

* Lead site readiness for internal and external EHS audits.

* Manage hazardous waste handling and champion waste minimisation projects.

* Collaborate with other Certech sites and the wider Technical Ceramics network to share best practice and continuously improve EHS performance.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

* Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Safety Science, Environmental Management, Engineering) – preferred.

* Professional EHS certification or diploma (or willingness to achieve within the first six months).

* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with direct EHS responsibility.

* Proven ability to influence and lead in a fast-paced production environment.

* Strong problem-solving skills and experience leading thorough investigations.

* Experience engaging employees at all levels to build a strong safety culture.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

* Strong communication skills, able to clearly present ideas and reports to all levels.

* Fluent English and excellent interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

* Be the driving force behind a safer, greener future at our Corby site.

* Work in a specialised, high-precision manufacturing environment supporting critical industries.

* Collaborate with colleagues across our global Technical Ceramics network.

* Opportunity to shape strategy, drive real change and develop your own skills in a supportive environment.

* Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension, health & wellbeing initiatives, and career development opportunities.

About Morgan Advanced Materials IND-1
At Morgan Advanced Materials, we are global leaders in advanced materials science and engineering, with over 160 years of history and a reputation for solving some of the toughest technical challenges. Our Corby site is part of our Technical Ceramics business unit, manufacturing ceramic cores for the aerospace and power generation sectors — precision components that play a vital role in critical industries.

We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive