SHEQ Manager

The Company
A leading manufacturing and installation business is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to drive safety, quality, and environmental excellence across both factory operations and occasional site-based project activities. This is a key leadership role responsible for embedding a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, and maintaining high operational standards throughout the organisation.

Your New Role

As SHEQ Manager, you will take ownership of all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality functions across manufacturing and installation activities. You will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of SHEQ systems, ensuring the business operates safely, efficiently, and in line with ISO will be responsible for:

• Ensuring a safe working environment and full compliance with H&S and environmental legislation
• Conducting factory and site inspections, audits, and safety tours
• Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Managing RAMS, risk assessments, method statements, and statutory documentation
• Overseeing NCR management, supplier quality audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining and developing the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings, and SHEQ training
• Monitoring subcontractor compliance and supporting project teams on site
• Providing SHEQ reporting and insights to senior leadership
• Supporting customer quality documentation including ITPs and MCRs
• Driving a proactive SHEQ culture through coaching, communication, and visible leadership

This role requires regular travel to the UK.

What You'll Need to Succeed

You will bring strong experience in a SHEQ role within a manufacturing environment, along with exposure to construction or installation sites. You will be confident engaging with teams at all levels and capable of influencing behaviours to drive continuous experience:

• Proven SHEQ management experience in manufacturing
• Experience supporting SHEQ compliance
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work, audits, and incident investigation
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Experience with RAMS, risk assessments, and quality assurance processes
• Excellent communication, organisation, and analytical skills

Qualifications:

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
• Internal auditor qualification (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

What You'll Get in Return

You'll join a forward-thinking organisation where safety, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of operations. You will have the opportunity to shape SHEQ strategy, influence culture, and play a key role in supporting operational excellence.

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Skills:
H&S Manager SHEQ QHSE

Benefits:
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