EHS Manager

On behalf of our client, Manpower Malta is seeking a proactive and experienced EHS Manager to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the organisations Health & Safety Management System. Reporting to senior operations leadership, the role ensures full compliance with local legislation, ISO standards and internal requirements, while supporting a strong safety culture across all sites. The position also includes internal auditing across quality, food safety and environmental systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain and improve the Health & Safety Management System in line with Maltese legislation and ISO 45001.
• Identify H&S risks across operations and ensure appropriate controls, procedures and documentation are in place.
• Monitor and communicate all relevant H&S legal obligations to management, employees and contractors.
• Develop annual EHS plans and budgets to support organisational safety objectives.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits for ISO 45001 and other standards.
• Develop and deliver H&S training for employees, contractors and third parties.
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring effective corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier, contractor and on‑site H&S inspections for legal and internal compliance.
• Audit quality (ISO 9001), food safety (FSSC 22000) and environmental systems (ISO 14001).
• Support the development and continual improvement of the Environmental Management System.
• Facilitate EHS Committee meetings, maintain documentation and support emergency preparedness.

Qualifications & Skills

• Preferably registered (or working toward registration) as a Competent Person with OHSA Malta.
• IOSH and/or NEBOSH certification strongly preferred.
• Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Maltese H&S legislation and OHSA guidelines.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and FSSC 22000.
• Proven experience in incident investigation, auditing and procedure development.
• Excellent communication, training and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and report‑writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Proactive leadership mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.