Environment, Health and Safety Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment

Liverpool

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager for a growing chemical manufacturing business in Liverpool. This hands-on role requires a strong background in process safety and COMAH compliance. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates have extensive SHEQ experience, relevant qualifications, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a SHEQ or HSE management role within the chemical, manufacturing, or process industry.
Strong process safety and COMAH background.
Highly organised and detail-oriented.
Knowledge of reaction chemistry.
Experience auditing ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO9001 systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and manage associated documentation.
Lead and chair HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA studies.
Oversee and maintain site reporting systems.
Develop and implement SHEQ policies, procedures, and training materials (e.g., SOPs, toolbox talks, safety alerts).
Manage occupational health and hygiene programs.
Investigate and record incidents, near misses, and cases of ill health.
Conduct internal audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Liaise with regulatory authorities as required.
Drive engagement and accountability across the site for SHEQ performance.

Skills

Process safety

COMAH compliance

SHEQ reporting systems

Incident investigation

ISO45001 auditing

ISO14001 auditing

ISO9001 auditing

Education

NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualification

Membership of IOSH, IEMA, or IChemE

Tools

SHEQ reporting software

Audit tracking tools

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An established and growing chemical manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and proactive Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager to join their leadership team. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role requiring a strong background in process safety and COMAH compliance. You’ll play a key part in driving continuous improvement and ensuring high standards of safety and operational excellence across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and manage associated documentation and intervention plans.
Lead and chair HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA studies in collaboration with relevant specialists.
Oversee and maintain site reporting systems, compiling statistics for management reports and presentations.
Develop and implement SHEQ policies, procedures, and training materials (e.g., SOPs, toolbox talks, safety alerts).
Manage occupational health and hygiene programs.
Investigate and record incidents, near misses, and cases of ill health.
Conduct internal audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Liaise with regulatory authorities as required.
Drive engagement and accountability across the site for SHEQ performance.

About You

Proven experience in a SHEQ or HSE management role within a chemical, manufacturing, or process industry.
Strong process safety and COMAH background.
Relevant NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualification.
Knowledge of reaction chemistry.
Competent in SHEQ reporting systems and incident investigation (RCA).
Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and confident managing your own workload.
Experience auditing ISO45001, ISO14001, and ISO9001 systems.
Membership of IOSH, IEMA, or IChemE.
Background in chemical, waste, or petrochemical environments.

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