SHEQ Manager

Overview

In this role you will uphold top-tier SHEQ standards across manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement. You will actively engage teams, perform site risk assessments, and implement actions to mitigate risks, while ensuring an effective induction, training, and policy alignment. You will lead audits, incident reporting, and regulator liaison to sustain compliance and a strong safety culture. You will collaborate across functions to embed health and safety in projects, equipment upgrades, and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Engage and influence teams to uphold SHEQ compliance and drive performance improvements
• Document site risk profiles with risk assessments and implement mitigations
• Maintain an effective SHEQ induction programme for all personnel
• Provide training and coaching to empower teams to lead SHEQ efforts
• Develop, review, and align SHEQ policies with business needs and legislation
• Enhance SHEQ awareness to foster a prioritised safety culture
• Collaborate across teams to shape the SHEQ agenda and drive continuous improvement
• Incorporate health and safety controls in equipment upgrades and installations
• Conduct regular inspections and audits, report results and propose improvements
• Liaise with regulators for site audits and inspections
• Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and resolution of incidents and near misses

Key requirements

• BSc (Hons) in Occupational H&S or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years’ Health and Safety experience, with at least 3 years in manufacturing (heavy industry preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9000
• Proficient in MS Office with strong reporting and numerical skills
• Experience in policy maintenance, risk assessment, training, audits, and incident reporting

• Influencing teams
• Coaching and training
• Collaboration and cross-functional communication
• ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9000 knowledge
• Risk assessment and incident investigation
• Audit planning and reporting

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