SHEQ Manager (Upper Tier COMAH)

Company: Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

Lead Safety. Drive Compliance. Shape Culture.

We’re supporting a well-established industrial manufacturing business in the search for an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead Safety, Health, Environment and Quality across a complex, high-hazard manufacturing operation.

This is an opportunity to join a business that places safety and operational excellence at the heart of everything it does. Reporting into the Global Head of SHEQ, you’ll play a key leadership role in driving continuous improvement, maintaining regulatory compliance and developing a positive SHEQ culture across the site.

If you’re currently leading SHEQ activities within a Top Tier COMAH environment and are looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

  • Leading the site’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality function.
  • Developing and implementing SHEQ strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Ensuring ongoing compliance with Top Tier COMAH regulations.
  • Managing relationships with the HSE, Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies.
  • Maintaining the site’s Safety Report and supporting regulatory inspections.
  • Leading Process Safety initiatives including HAZOP, Management of Change and Permit to Work systems.
  • Driving improvements in health and safety performance through audits, investigations and behavioural safety initiatives.
  • Managing environmental compliance, permits and sustainability programmes.
  • Maintaining and continually improving ISO management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001.
  • Leading a small team of SHEQ professionals while partnering closely with site leadership and operational teams.
  • Producing SHEQ performance reports and driving continuous improvement across the business.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced SHEQ professional who is comfortable operating within a complex, regulated manufacturing environment.

  • Significant experience within a Top Tier COMAH manufacturing site.
  • Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
  • Experience managing COMAH compliance and regulatory inspections.
  • A strong understanding of Process Safety Management principles.
  • Experience with HAZOP, Management of Change, Permit to Work and risk assessment processes.
  • Previous responsibility for ISO management systems and external audits.
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
  • A degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a well-invested and internationally recognised manufacturing business.
  • Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the site.
  • Diverse role covering Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Process Safety.
  • Excellent long-term career development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

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Posted: August 10th, 2026