Head of HSEQ

Bis Henderson; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Bolton is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to oversee Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards. This key role involves ensuring compliance across a multi-site operation, driving safety culture, and managing external relationships. The successful candidate will lead the development of management systems and training programs while overseeing audits and risk assessments. A proactive approach and strong communication skills are essential for this role, which offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety management in multi-site logistics.
• Strong understanding of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to liaise with external regulatory bodies confidently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Health & Safety Management System.
• Maintain H&S policies, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
• Deliver tailored health and safety training programmes.
• Lead safety culture initiatives and campaigns.
• Conduct investigations into accidents and incidents.

Skills

Proactive leadership

Risk assessment skills

Safety training delivery

Incident investigation

Job description

Job Description

Manchester

£50K Basic salary + additional benefits

Our client are seeking an experienced and proactive HSEQ Manager to lead Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards across fast‑paced, multi‑site logistics operation. This is a key role in ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and embedding a positive safety culture throughout the business. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will oversee the management systems, certifications, training, and audits while acting as the business's trusted advisor on all HSEQ matters.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's Health & Safety Management System.

Maintain up‑to‑date H&S policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.

Liaise confidently with external bodies including HSE, local authorities, insurers, auditors, and accreditors.

Deliver engaging H&S training programmes tailored to departments and roles.

Champion a proactive safety culture through campaigns, workshops, and toolbox talks.

Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.

Produce and present H&S performance data, KPIs, trends and improvement plans.

Coordinate fire safety, emergency...