SHEQ Manager

Company: Careers at Hills
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Location: Swindon
Job Description:

Job Title: SHEQ Manager

Location: Swindon

Salary: £65,000.00 per annum (Car allowance £10,000.00)

Hours: 37.5 hours

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

As SHEQ Manager you will:

  • Lead and develop the SHEQ function as a key member of the senior management team.
  • Oversee and continuously improve quality, environmental and health & safety management systems.
  • Drive consistency and best value across suppliers, systems, training and compliance activities.
  • Monitor and report on compliance performance, including KPIs, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) and monthly reporting.
  • Build a behavioural safety and compliance culture by mentoring teams, managing risk, leading audits and investigations, and delivering training to support continuous improvement.

Essential qualifications

  • Previous experience within a SHEQ or compliance role within the waste management industry or a similarly regulated sector.
  • Proven track record of managing HSE and environmental compliance in line with UK legislation.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
  • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety).
  • Full UK Driving licence & own transport.

Desirable qualifications

  • Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Environmental Management, Health & Safety).
  • Chartered or working towards Chartered status (e.g. CMIOSH, MIEMA).
  • Experience of lean or six sigma principles.

Benefits

  • Healthcare Cash Plan – dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions + free 24/7 remote GP.
  • Award‑Winning Online Wellbeing Hub – expert resources for mental, physical and financial wellbeing.
  • 24/7 Support – confidential employee assistance programme helpline and up to 6 free counselling sessions per year.
  • Family‑Friendly Benefits – enhanced maternity and paternity policies, life assurance.
  • Generous Holiday Allowance – 25 days (rising to 28) with flexibility to buy or sell days.
  • Good attendance credits – earned credits can be traded for more holiday days.
  • Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme – save money, stay fit, go green.
  • Exclusive Discounts – savings on shopping, dining, gyms, travel and entertainment.
  • Career Development – ongoing training via “Learning For All” platform.
  • Paid volunteering days – up to 2 per year.
  • Refer‑a‑Friend Bonus – cash rewards for successful referrals.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing an equitable workplace for all. Hills is a Disability Confident organisation and aims to ensure that our workplaces are free from discrimination, and our current and future colleagues are treated fairly with dignity and respect.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026