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Overview:

EHS Lead – Rugby (with support for Stourport)

This role’s about making sure our sites in Rugby and Stourport don’t just meet EHS standards, they set them. You’ll be the go-to person for all things Environment, Health and Safety, working closely with the EHS Manager to keep operations safe, compliant, and sustainable.

We’re looking for someone who’s not afraid to get stuck in, ask the awkward questions, and help teams do things better, not just tick boxes.

The Role

You’ll be based in Rugby, with regular involvement in Stourport. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll lead EHS initiatives, run training, carry out inspections, and help teams stay on the right side of regulations. You’ll also be the friendly face of safety, someone people trust to help, not hinder.

Responsibilities:

Support the EHS Manager in rolling out policies and procedures
Monitor compliance with EHS regulations and internal standards
Run risk assessments and job safety analyses
Investigate incidents and near-misses, and help fix the root causes
Deliver EHS training and emergency drills for staff and contractors
Keep accurate records and prepare reports for stakeholders
Promote sustainability and waste reduction across both sites
Carry out site inspections and audits
Help develop emergency response plans (yes, including fire drills)
Advise on PPE and make sure it’s used properly
Keep EHS conversations going between teams, contractors, and leadership
Stay up to date on regulations and best practices
Join cross-functional meetings to make sure EHS isn’t an afterthought

Qualifications/Experience Required:

What You’ll Bring
NEBOSH or similar EHS qualification
5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Solid understanding of EHS regulations and how to apply them
Confident with risk assessments and incident investigations
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and driving change
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)

Nice to Have
Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
Experience supporting multiple sites

What You’ll Get
A role with real impact across two key sites
Supportive team and leadership who value EHS
Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunities to grow and shape how EHS is done

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index

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