SHEQ Manager – Chemical Manufacturing / COMAH EnvironmentUpto £65,000 per annum + Excellent BenefitsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) Manager to join a well-established UK-based chemical manufacturing organisation operating within a regulated COMAH environment.This is a senior leadership role, offering the chance to shape and drive SHEQ strategy, compliance, and culture across a complex industrial site supplying multiple high-specification sectors.The RoleReporting directly to senior leadership, you will take full responsibility for the SHEQ function, leading a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring the highest standards of process safety, regulatory compliance, and quality performance.You will act as the key point of contact for regulators and external stakeholders, while playing a critical role in embedding a proactive, safety-first culture across the organisation.Key Responsibilities * Lead, develop and support the Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams * Maintain and continuously improve compliance with COMAH regulations, ISO standards (e.G. ISO9001, ISO14001) and other relevant frameworks * Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies, managing inspections, audits, and ongoing relationships * Develop, implement and monitor SHEQ management systems, policies, and procedures * Drive continuous improvement in process safety, risk management, and operational performance * Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation * Oversee customer audits, quality complaints, and technical queries * Chair key internal committees relating to safety, compliance, and quality governance * Provide expert guidance on SHEQ best practice, legislation, and industry standards * Support development and delivery of training programmes to enhance workforce competenceSkills & Experience * Proven SHEQ leadership experience within chemical manufacturing, COMAH, or other high-hazard/process industries * Strong working knowledge of COMAH regulations and regulatory engagement (e.G. HSE, Environment Agency) * Demonstrable experience in risk assessment, auditing, and incident investigation * In-depth understanding of current SHE legislation and ISO management systems * Experience managing quality systems and laboratory-related processes (e.G. COSHH, SDS, document control) * Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills * Ability to influence culture and drive continuous improvement in a safety-critical environmentQualifications * NEBOSH Certificate (essential);
Diploma (preferred) * Degree in Chemistry, Science, or Engineering (preferred) * Knowledge of process safety, human factors, and behavioural safety is advantageous * Experience with analytical techniques (e.G. GC, GC-MS, HPLC) is beneficialWhat’s on Offer * Competitive salary (dependent on experience) * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Company sick pay scheme * Life assurance * Pension scheme * Additional employee benefits packageWorking HoursFull-time, Monday to Friday (day shift)Why Apply?This is a key leadership position within a COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on safety culture, compliance, and operational excellence at site level…