SHEQ Manager

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a manufacturing firm on the appointment of a SHEQ Manager.

As a SHEQ Manager, you will lead and implement the organisation's Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality strategies, ensuring compliance, safety, and continuous improvement across all operations. You will play a key role in managing the Integrated Management System (IMS), maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the business's quality, environmental and operational objectives.

In your new role:

• Develop, implement, and maintain SHEQ policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Manage the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory and quality requirements
• Lead and conduct regular audits, risk assessments, inspections and calibration activities to identify areas for improvement and mitigate risk
• Promote a safety-first culture by delivering training, coaching and awareness programmes for staff at all levels
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving operational excellence across health, safety, environmental and quality performance
• Collaborate with department leaders and key stakeholders to establish and achieve SHEQ objectives aligned with business goals
• Prepare and present SHEQ reports and performance metrics to senior management, making recommendations for improvement
• Stay up to date with changes in legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards to ensure ongoing compliance

What you will need to succeed:

• 3+ years' experience in a similar Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality role
• Relevant NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to work towards this)
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience managing audits, risk assessments, investigations, inspections and compliance reporting
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP, MES or other manufacturing systems would be advantageous
• Understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies
• Good communication skills, including written, oral and presentation skills
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office)

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• IOSH membership
• NEBOSH Environmental Certificate
• Internal Auditor certification

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.

Skills:
Health & Safety SHEQ NEBOSH Quality Environmental Manufacturing IOSH

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