Head of SHE

KNDS UK; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KNDS UK is seeking a Head of SHE to lead compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH Diploma, experience in a similar role, and a strong track record in continuous improvement and safety management. This critical position involves developing training programs, conducting audits, and ensuring effective communication of SHE responsibilities across the organization. The role is based at our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive pension

Flexible working

Half day Friday

Life assurance scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in similar role.
• Qualified internal auditor.
• Experience in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 cert environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide SHE support to Senior Management.
• Manage external and internal audit processes.
• Develop safe systems of work.

Skills

Technical capability

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS-Office

Job description

We are currently looking for a Head of SHE

A Little About Us

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.

We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.

About The Role…

As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide full Safety, Health & Environmental support to the Company’s Senior Management Team ensuring that the Company adheres to Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation, Regulations and ACOPs, i.e. ensure Statutory Compliance

Key Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Liaise and coordinate with all external certification bodies ensuring the retention of BS EN ISO 14001 and BS EN ISO 45001 as appropriate.
• To assist with the management external and internal audit processes for SHE disciplines.
• Liaise with other interested parties such as the local/governing enforcement authorities and insurers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• To communicate to all staff, through training where appropriate, to confirm understanding of their own responsibilities in ensuring the Company’s compliance in terms of SHE.
• To ensure that any accidents or incidents are reported to the management and other relevant bodies and that all accidents are investigated to an appropriate level and suitable remedial actions are identified on a low as reasonably practicable basis.
• To report to the senior management team on a frequent basis on any underlying SHE trends and provide accurate & graphical information using accrued on-site data
• To develop and implement safe systems of work including company policies, procedures, and accompanying infrastructure or training using internal or external resources as required.
• To manage and instigate improvement work identified from several sources including; audits, reports and risk assessments to ensure work is sufficiently brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
• To arrange suitable external companies to undertake the work and to follow the company’s SHE management systems.
• To conduct, review, update and write suitable and sufficient risk assessments covering the range of on-site hazards and document the resolution of necessary actions appropriately.
• Chair the Safety Committee.
• Promote, consult and discuss SHE in the workplace.
• To arrange, document and manage the training needs of the Company using external and internal training resources.
• Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures.
  
  

What We’re Looking For…

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• Good working knowledge of computer programmes (MS-Office etc).
• Qualified internal auditor.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Technical capability and understanding.
• Proven track record in driving continuous improvement activities.
• Experience working within an 14001 and ISO 45001 certified environment.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

We signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2018, achieved their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024 which means that we actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process. When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

• Competitive salary
• Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)
• Flexible working
• Half day Friday
• Life assurance scheme
• Company sick pay scheme which increases with service
• Free car parking
  
  

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply by clicking the link at the top of the page or email your CV with a cover letter to [e-mail].

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that we have a Preferred Supplier List in place and we will contact agencies directly should the need arise, however any unsolicited CVs received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.