SHEQ Manager

Company: NW Recruitment Services Ltd
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Location: Burnley
Job Description:

SHEQ Manager

NW Recruitment Services Ltd are recruiting on behalf of an established business for an experienced SHEQ Manager.

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Company Vehicle: Van or car

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Reporting to: Operations Director

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

This is a key role responsible for Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality across the business, combining hands-on compliance with auditing, risk management, incident investigation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and continually improve integrated SHEQ management systems.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and customer requirements.
  • Support and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
  • Act as the competent person for Health & Safety, advising management and operational teams.
  • Develop and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures and documentation.
  • Plan and conduct internal, operational and customer-site audits.
  • Support external certification audits and manage corrective actions.
  • Monitor contractor and supplier SHEQ performance.
  • Review risk assessments, RAMS and safe systems of work.
  • Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations and identify root causes.
  • Maintain emergency response and business continuity arrangements.
  • Manage drug and alcohol testing and coordinate occupational health requirements.
  • Support tenders, PQQs, customer requirements and contract mobilisation.
  • Deliver SHEQ training, toolbox talks and briefings.
  • Produce SHEQ reports, monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with senior management and operational teams to promote a strong SHEQ culture.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven SHEQ management experience within industrial, engineering, utilities, environmental, construction or another regulated environment.
  • Strong practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
  • Experience managing integrated management systems and certification.
  • Strong auditing, compliance, risk assessment and incident investigation experience.
  • Experience with occupational health and drug/alcohol testing processes.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
  • A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to advise and challenge where required.

Qualifications

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent – essential.
  • Internal Auditor qualification – essential.
  • Lead Auditor qualification – desirable.
  • IOSH membership / GradIOSH / CMIOSH – desirable.

A full UK driving licence is required, together with willingness to travel between operational and customer locations. NW Recruitment Services Ltd are managing the recruitment process on behalf of our client

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Posted: September 21st, 2026