Health And Safety Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a SHEQ Manager for the UK's largest privately owned pet products group. In this role, you will oversee health, safety, environment, and quality standards across multiple sites. Key responsibilities include developing HSE management systems, conducting risk assessments, and driving sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH National Diploma and have a strong understanding of HSE regulations. This role requires travel between sites in Yatton, Cardiff, and Blackburn.

Qualifications

• Proactive SHEQ professional with NEBOSH qualification.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations.
• Experience in high-risk environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE management system development.
• Champion safety culture and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and training programs.
• Drive sustainability initiatives.

Skills

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

HSE regulations knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Six Sigma methodologies

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.