Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)

Irwin & Colton; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK environmental management company is searching for a Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) to lead and embed health and safety culture across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma and extensive experience in a high-risk environment like waste or transport. This role includes direct Board reporting and overseeing compliance and quality management systems, offering a salary between £60,000 and £70,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent senior H&S qualification required.
• Extensive HSEQ experience in high-risk environments like waste and transport.
• Proven track record in multi-site operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety aspects across the organisation.
• Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Oversee Quality Management System and compliance programmes.

Skills

Health & Safety Leadership

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Cultural Change Management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)
Location: Midlands ideally / Multi-site (travel required)
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + Car + Benefits

Irwin and Colton are delighted to be partnering with Sweeptech, a leading UK provider of environmental management solutions, to recruit a Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ).

Sweeptech is a fast-growing organisation, increasing turnover from £12m in 2024 to £40m in 2025, operating one of the UK\'s largest specialist fleets across airports, highways, local authorities, and major infrastructure projects. With nine depots nationwide and an ambitious growth strategy, Sweeptech is recognised nationally for Environmental Leadership, Innovation, and Health & Safety Best Practice.

This is a leadership role with Health & Safety as the absolute priority. The successful candidate will lead the continued embedding of a positive safety culture across Sweeptech\'s operations, while also overseeing Quality Management Systems and supporting proportionate Environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the lead voice on Health & Safety across the organisation, driving continuous improvement and embedding consistent standards.
• Leading risk assessments, RAMS, incident investigations, and compliance programmes across depots and client sites.
• Overseeing the Quality Management System (QMS) and embedding the Lucidity platform to ensure robust assurance.
• Providing direct Board-level reporting on Health & Safety and Quality performance, emerging risks, and regulatory foresight.
• Supporting environmental compliance and ESG frameworks in a practical, proportionate way.
• Partnering with Regional Directors and General Managers to ensure HSEQ accountability sits within operational teams, with robust senior oversight.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent senior H&S qualification).
• Extensive experience HSEQ experience in waste, transport, logistics or another related high-risk environment.
• A proven track record of leading Health & Safety across multi-site, high-risk operations.
• Strong experience engaging with regulators and influencing at Board level.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to drive cultural change.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, award-winning business at an exciting time of growth, playing a key role in shaping its future.

For further details and to apply, please contact Michael Colton on 01923 432 633 or