Company:
Finning (UK) Ltd
Number of Openings:
1
Worker Type:
Permanent
Position Overview:
At Finning UK & Ireland, safety is more than a priority, it is a core value that underpins everything we do. We are looking for an experienced Senior SHEQ Manager to support the delivery of a world‑class Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Sustainability and Wellbeing strategy across our multi‑site operations.
Job Description:
Reporting the Head of SHEQ, the Senior SHEQ Manager will be responsible for helping to support and embed a proactive safety culture, providing expert SHEQ guidance to operational leaders, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and corporate requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation and verification of our Serious Injury & Fatality prevention strategy, ensuring a high standard of Critical Control Health, to prevent catastrophic workplace accidents.
- Support leaders in the implementation of our Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) strategy.
- Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of SHEQ, sustainability and wellbeing strategies, frameworks and policies.
- Promote and embed a proactive, high-performance safety culture, encouraging visible leadership and accountability across all business areas.
- Work in partnership with operational and functional leaders to ensure SHEQ objectives are fully integrated into business plans and activities.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with all applicable UK and Ireland health, safety, environmental and quality legislation, regulations and internal policies.
- Interpret legislative and regulatory requirements and support their practical implementation across the organisation.
- Lead and oversee incident reporting, investigation and root cause analysis processes, ensuring effective corrective actions and organisational learning.
- Support the identification, assessment and management of organisational risks, ensuring effective controls and mitigation plans are maintained.
- Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to SHEQ professionals and operational leaders, building capability and accountability across the business.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Significant SHEQ experience within a complex, multi-site engineering, industrial or construction environment.
- Significant experience of Serious Injury & Fatality prevention strategies, ensuring a high standard of Critical Control Health.
- Experience and a practical understanding of Human and Organisational Performance principles.
- Experience within construction, engineering, industrial, heavy equipment or related sectors.
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK and Ireland health, safety, environmental and quality legislation and best practice.
- Strong understanding of sustainability requirements and environmental management principles. In‑depth knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
- Knowledge of risk management, assurance and incident investigation methodologies.
- Understanding of organisational change management and cultural transformation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively at all levels.
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with a collaborative and engaging approach.
- Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
- Degree qualified, or equivalent, in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience leading teams and developing SHEQ capability across a business.
- Track record of delivering measurable improvements in safety performance, compliance and risk management.
What We Offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Why Join Finning:
As the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer, Finning supports critical industries and infrastructure projects across the UK & Ireland. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Head of SHEQ UK & Ireland, influencing strategic direction while delivering meaningful improvements that protect our people, support our customers and strengthen our commitment to safety, sustainability and operational excellence.
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national
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