Lead SHEQ & Wellbeing

Internetwork Expert; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Hartlepool seeks a Lead SHEQ & Wellbeing professional to guide safety and quality initiatives. In this leadership role, you will ensure compliance with UK legislation and foster a proactive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have SHEQ leadership experience, NEBOSH certification, and a strong understanding of health and safety legislation. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits aimed at employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven SHEQ leadership experience in logistics/warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation.
• Track record of delivering cultural change and wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SHEQ and wellbeing strategy across all teams.
• Drive compliance with UK legislation and ISO standards.
• Coach managers and depot leads on safety-first behaviors.

Skills

SHEQ leadership experience

Knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Experience in cultural change initiatives

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Lead SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) & Wellbeing to join our team and drive the next stage of our growth.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our SHEQ and Wellbeing strategy across all areas of the business — from warehousing and logistics to head office operations. This is a key leadership role where you’ll ensure compliance, champion a proactive safety culture, and enhance employee wellbeing in line with our company values of Teamwork, Care, Customer Centricity, Respect, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead our health, safety, environmental, quality, and wellbeing strategy.
• Drive compliance with UK legislation and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Promote a culture of wellbeing and resilience across all teams.
• Coach managers and depot leads to embed “safety-first” and “wellbeing-aware” behaviours.
• Provide clear KPIs, reporting, and insight to the Board.
• Support FSC certification

What We’re Looking For

• Proven SHEQ leadership experience, ideally in logistics/warehousing.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S, environmental, and quality legislation.
• Track record of delivering cultural change and wellbeing initiatives.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

If you share our passion for safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement and want to play a leading role in shaping our culture, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and lead governance processes in a fast-growing business
• A supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact
• A culture that values your professional growth and personal wellbeing
• Generous Holiday Allowance — Enjoy 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to tailor your time off:
• Buy up to 3 extra days of holiday
• Or sell back up to 2 days to suit your needs
• We believe in a healthy work-life balance that works for you.
• Length of Service holiday awards: 1 extra day for every 3 years service;
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions of 3% in line with current statutory requirements;
• Salary sacrifice Cycle-to-work scheme;
• Staff discounts on the Leader product range;
• Subsidised gym membership;
• Your Wellbeing Matters — We care about our team’s mental and emotional health. That’s why we offer:
• Access to Able Futures, a confidential government-backed service providing practical support for mental wellbeing at work.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 access to professional wellbeing advice, counselling, and guidance to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Salary: £40–50k, depending on experience.