SHEQ Manager

ATA Recruitment Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

ATA Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced SHEQ Manager in the UK to lead the HSE programme within a manufacturing setting. You will develop and implement an integrated EHS management system, align with ISO standards and oversee HSE personnel and cross-functional teams.

You will drive regulatory compliance, practical controls and continuous QSHE improvements while reporting to senior management and supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified in health and safety with recognised technical certification.
• Experience implementing and managing HSE systems in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO45001 and ISO40001 compliance.
• Experience leading a team and supporting cross-functional functions.
• Proactive, hands-on attitude and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an EHS Management System aligned with ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• Lead day-to-day HSE support across manufacturing sites and advise leaders on risk and compliance.
• Develop, review and implement HSE policies, procedures and risk assessments; prioritise actions.
• Plan audits and site inspections, document findings and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee contractor safety, permit-to-work, and change controls for engineering work.
• Deliver HSE inductions, fire marshal training and related programmes.
• Report progress and trends to management and drive improvements.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO14001.

Skills

HSE management systems

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Proactive attitude

Education

Health and Safety qualification

Job description

SHEQ Manager

Location: Chipping Norton / Oxfordshire

Salary: Up to £60,000 p/a

About the Company

A well established and reputable company whose turnover is in the millions, which in turn offers incredible stability and security within the industry.

As a market leader that is constantly evolving and growing as a business, they boasts some of the state-of-the-art machinery and constantly investing to bring on machines to improve production.

They provide bespoke and high-quality products to meet the unique needs across various industries, with a healthy and growing order book meaning there may be more investments to keep up with demand.

As what they do is niche, they believe in investing in the business as well as their people to keep them above there competition.

They are looking for an experienced SHEQ Manager who will lead the HSE programmes and developed integrated management systems, aligning quality, environmental and occupational health and safety requirements through a practical process approach.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Operations Director, The SHEQ Manager work with Management teams to ensure full compliance of regulations and safety practices for the manufacturing environment.

You will have full autonomy in the role, managing HSE Officer and Quality Engineer as well as supporting the project and procurement teams.

Other responsibilities for the SHEQ Manager will include, but not limiting to;

1. Develop and implement a complete EHS Management System, aligning with ISO14001 and ISO45001 requirements and supporting business growth and regulatory compliance
2. Lead day to day HSE support across manufacturing sites, supporting operational leaders, Engineering and other functions on risk, compliance and practical controls.
3. Develop and review HSE policies, procedures and risk assessments; and prioritise action on higher potential incidents and emerging site risks.
4. Plan and deliver topic audits and site inspections, monitor findings and corrective actions, and support external audit and regulatory readiness through documented evidence and follow-up.
5. Oversee contractor and permit-to-work safety matters, including engineering work, fire compartmentation, building changes, equipment commissioning and other change controls.
6. Deliver HSE induction, fire marshal and command and control training, and support manual handling and display screen equipment programmes.
7. Report progress, training and incident trends to management.
8. Drive continuous QSHE improvements ensuring regulatory compliance with ISO45001, ISO9001 and IS14001

The Candidate

To be considered and successful for the SHEQ Manager role, you must have, but not limiting to;

• Recoginsed techincal and health and safety qualification
• Strong experience implementing and managing HES management sytems in ideally production or manufacturing environment
• Proven knowledge and understanding of various regulations and compliance including ISO9001, ISO45001 and ISO40001
• Experience managing a team and supporting other functions
• Proactive, hands-on and can do attitude

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation