Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Company: D R Newitt Recruitment
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Location: Liverpool
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An established and growing chemical manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and proactive Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager to join their leadership team. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role requiring a strong background in process safety and COMAH compliance. You’ll play a key part in driving continuous improvement and ensuring high standards of safety and operational excellence across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and manage associated documentation and intervention plans.
  • Lead and chair HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA studies in collaboration with relevant specialists.
  • Oversee and maintain site reporting systems, compiling statistics for management reports and presentations.
  • Develop and implement SHEQ policies, procedures, and training materials (e.g., SOPs, toolbox talks, safety alerts).
  • Manage occupational health and hygiene programs.
  • Investigate and record incidents, near misses, and cases of ill health.
  • Conduct internal audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities as required.
  • Drive engagement and accountability across the site for SHEQ performance.

About You

  • Proven experience in a SHEQ or HSE management role within a chemical, manufacturing, or process industry.
  • Strong process safety and COMAH background.
  • Relevant NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualification.
  • Knowledge of reaction chemistry.
  • Competent in SHEQ reporting systems and incident investigation (RCA).
  • Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and confident managing your own workload.
  • Experience auditing ISO45001, ISO14001, and ISO9001 systems.
  • Membership of IOSH, IEMA, or IChemE.
  • Background in chemical, waste, or petrochemical environments.

Personal Attributes

  • Diligent and professional
  • Flexible and proactive
  • Strong communicator and influencer
  • Enthusiastic team player with a “can‑do” attitude

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a real impact in shaping its SHEQ culture and performance.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Industries: Chemical Manufacturing and Oil and Gas

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026