Interim SHEQ Manager

Irwin & Colton; Pentre Maelor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin & Colton is seeking an experienced Interim SHEQ Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality activities at our North Wales site. You will provide expert advice, ensure compliance with legal and corporate standards, and drive continuous improvement across all SHEQ areas.

The role focuses on embedding a safety-first culture, managing hazards and incidents, and coordinating health programmes with a commitment to sustainability and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in Health & Safety or Environment or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of environmental permitting, legislative compliance and management systems.
• Experience in waste, incineration or a comparable hazardous industry.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and promote safety-first culture.
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and embed a strong SHEQ culture across the site.
• Manage hazard identification, risk assessments, and process safety activities.
• Oversee site SHEQ management systems including audits, inspections, and emergency planning.
• Lead incident investigations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Manage contractor safety, inductions, training and occupational health programmes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Safety culture promotion

Self-motivation

Education

Level 6 qualification in Health & Safety or Environment

Job description

Interim SHEQ Manager

• Duration: 2-3 months (potential for extension)
• Salary: Competitive + benefits
• Location: North Wales
• Open to full-time or part-time support.

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact on environmental sustainability and safety?

Would you thrive in a role that allows you to influence a site's safety culture while ensuring full compliance with legal and corporate standards?

We are seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality activities at our client's key site in North Wales. This key role involves providing expert advice, ensuring the site operates safely and sustainably, and driving continuous improvement across all SHEQ aspects.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and embed a strong SHEQ culture across the site.
• Manage hazard identification, risk assessments, and process safety activities.
• Oversee site SHEQ management systems including audits, inspections, and emergency planning.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage contractor safety, inductions, training, and occupational health programmes.

Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in Health & Safety or Environment, or equivalent competence.
• Strong knowledge of environmental permitting, legislative compliance, and management systems.
• Experience working in waste, incineration or an alternative hazardous industry
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and promote a safety-first culture.
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Ready to influence safety and sustainability in a vital role?

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