Environment, Health and Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Manchester

Client:

LWS Recruitment Services

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

8

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

VAC 541

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager (SHEQ Manager)

Waste/ Recycling Industry.

Based in the Manchester area with travel to other local depots.

Company

Established for over 20 years, my client is a well-established waste management and recycling company based in Manchester, offering commercial waste collection and waste disposal recycling throughout Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, and East Cheshire. Boasting over a million collections throughout the NW, along with a recently upgraded modern MRF facility, a fleet of 30+ trucks, and currently employs over 100 people.

Role:

Establish, maintain and enforce systems that deliver safety, environment, and quality standards. Promote a strong safety culture, enforcing policies and acting as required. This is a full-time, on-site role for a SHEQ Manager based in the outskirts of Manchester. You need to be a hands-on leader who is comfortable working both in the office and on-site with travel to other local depots.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ISO accreditations for the Company.
• Ensure the Management Systems database is maintained.
• Create Monthly Management Reports and Quarterly Board Reports.
• Ensure full SHEQ compliance through audits and regular inspections.
• Lead the Annual Management Review meetings.
• Complete Action Plans to improve safety across the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and Transport Operations (excluding Fleet).
• Manage supply chain documentation and compliance vetting.
• Act as Construction (Design and Management - CDM) point of contact for Construction and Maintenance activities.
• Ensure that staff training, compliance, and certification requirements are in place and up to date.
• Overall responsibility for all staff PPE requirements.
• Attend customer sites as required to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor Environmental Performance (especially noise, dust, and water courses).
• Ensure Waste Carriers and Destination Sites are properly permitted and that permits are held on file.
• Manage and maintain SHEQ accreditations (including, but not limited to, Safe Contractors, ConstructionLine, and PAS402).
• Organise and deliver routine toolbox talks.
• Support the Finance Director to build a positive case for insurance renewals with the aim of demonstrating reduced risk year on year. Ensure insurance certificates are recorded with a timely reminder prior to renewal.
• Ensure Fire Risk Assessments, LOLERS (not trucks), PSSR Inspections, PAT Testing, and Boiler Inspections are carried out across the sites.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years’ experience in a front-line HSE role.
• Experience in developing and implementing safety and quality programs.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and managing incident investigations.
• Experience in waste, manufacturing, or logistics context.
• Production of Management and Board Reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• TECH IOSH or higher.
• NEBOSH Certificate.
• Knowledge of ISO standards.

KNOWLEDGE

• Waste Industry knowledge and/or Logistics and fleet experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety, health environment, and quality management systems.

20 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays. This increases each year by one day until they reach a maximum of 25 days.

Medicash after 12 months.

Bonus after qualifying period.

Extra day given off for birthdays.

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