HSEQ Manager (Banbury & Gloucester sites)

IAA United Kingdom; Banbury, Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hour week

Training & development

Free onsite parking

Telus Health support

Volunteering day per year

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Pension contribution

Job summary

IAA is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to support salvage and waste operations across our Banbury and Gloucester sites in the UK. You will lead health, safety, environmental and quality activities to ensure legal compliance and a strong safety culture.

Working with operational teams, regulators and contractors, you will implement risk assessments, audits and ISO management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001) and drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in ELV processing, ATFs, waste management, or metal recycling.
• Proven knowledge of UK health and environmental legislation.
• Experience handling hazardous materials and fire risk controls.
• Ability to translate legislation and permit conditions into site procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality MS across sites.
• Develop risk assessments, COSHH, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, permits, waste regs, ELV.
• Support ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and monitor compliance.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Support fire risk assessments and emergency planning.
• Deliver HSEQ training to operational teams.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, contractors, and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental performance.

Skills

NEBOSH GC

ELV processing

UK safety law

Hazmat handling

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Job description

HSEQ Manager (Banbury & Gloucester sites)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you an experienced HSEQ professional looking to make a real impact?

We're looking for an experienced HSEQ Manager to support salvage and waste management operations across our Banbury and Gloucester sites. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Working closely with operational teams, you'll provide expert guidance on health, safety, environmental and quality matters, ensuring our sites operate safely, legally and efficiently while driving a positive HSEQ culture.

What you'll be doing

As our HSEQ Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Supporting and maintaining Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems across multiple operational sites.
• Developing and reviewing risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ensuring compliance with UK health & safety legislation, environmental permits, waste management regulations and ELV requirements.
• Supporting and maintaining ISO management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001.
• Conducting audits, inspections and monitoring compliance across vehicle recycling and salvage operations.
• Investigating incidents, near misses and environmental events, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
• Supporting fire risk assessments, emergency planning and pollution prevention measures.
• Delivering engaging HSEQ training and coaching to operational teams.
• Working closely with regulators, auditors, contractors and customers on compliance matters.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, environmental performance and operational excellence.

What we're looking for

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within ELV processing, Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs), waste management, metal recycling, salvage or another high-risk industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience managing hazardous materials, depollution processes, pollution prevention and fire risk controls.
• Ability to interpret legislation, permit conditions and operational requirements into practical site procedures.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Membership of IOSH, IEMA, CIWM or another relevant professional body.
• Experience managing compliance at permitted waste sites.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001.
• Experience managing contractors and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledge of risks associated with hybrid and electric vehicles, including lithium-ion battery management and emergency response.
• WAMITAB Level 4 qualification in Waste & Resource Management.

About You

You'll be someone who:

• Leads by example and champions a strong safety culture.
• Is confident challenging unsafe behaviours and making difficult decisions when required.
• Has excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Can build positive relationships with operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Is proactive, resilient and committed to continuous improvement.
• Maintains high professional and ethical standards while supporting business objectives.

What We Offer:

• Monday–Friday, 40 hour week
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Telus Health support
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Competitive basic salary
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Please note:

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS, right to work and reference checks.

Company Summary

IAA, a part of RB Global, is certified as a Great Place to Work®, is a leading global marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles.