Health And Safety Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a SHEQ Manager to oversee health, safety, environment, and quality standards across multiple sites in the UK. This pivotal role involves implementing robust HSE management systems, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH National Diploma and strong communication skills, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proactive SHEQ professional with extensive experience.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices.
• Ability to influence and engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of robust HSE management systems.
• Champion safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments and drive sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Proactive SHEQ professional

Strong working knowledge of HSE regulations

Excellent communication skills

Strong planning abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SHEQ Manager - Leading UK Pet Products Group

Join the UK's largest privately owned pet products group as our new SHEQ Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and driving health, safety, environment, and quality standards across multiple sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key function, working closely with technical teams and senior leadership to embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

About the Role

This is a site-based position with regular travel required between our facilities in Yatton, Cardiff, and Blackburn (twice monthly). You'll be the go-to expert for all things SHEQ, from strategic planning and leadership presentations to hands‑on risk assessments and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of robust HSE management systems across all sites.
• Champion a positive safety culture and ensure full compliance with HSE legislation.
• Present SHEQ updates and initiatives to senior leadership.
• Conduct risk assessments and support operatives with safe working practices.
• Drive sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and eco‑friendly practices.
• Maintain and improve HSE reporting procedures and visual management systems.
• Deliver H&S inductions and site‑specific training programmes.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions (including RIDDOR).
• Conduct regular audits and inspections, chair HSE review meetings.
• Develop and maintain COSHH assessments, risk assessments, and safe working procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor employees on SHEQ standards.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and experienced SHEQ professional with a NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices.
• Experience in high‑risk environments (e.g. working at height, confined spaces, lifting operations) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Strong planning and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.