Safety, Health and Environment Manager

ISEP; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Assured Safety Recruitment is recruiting a Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager for a leading FMCG site in Reading. You will own all SHEQ activities, report to the Site Leader, and contribute to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma/Level 6, UK regulatory knowledge, and experience with ISO management systems, with leadership responsibilities and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• NEBOSH Diploma/Level 6 qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience with ISO management systems (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, people-focused approach with ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Lead all SHEQ activities across the site.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Provide SHEQ guidance to senior leaders and teams.
• Drive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with PUWER and LOTO requirements.
• Lead audits, inspections and corrective actions.
• Manage and develop one direct report.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Diploma/ Level 6

Job description

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Manager

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £65,000 -£70,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Assured Safety Recruitment is partnering with a leading FMCG business to recruit a Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager. Reporting directly to the Site Leader and forming part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will take ownership of all SHEQ activities across the site, helping to drive a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality activities across the site.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Provide SHEQ guidance and support to senior leaders and operational teams.
• Drive employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including PUWER and LOTO requirements.
• Lead audits, inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage and develop one direct report.

About You

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar industrial environment.
• NEBOSH Diploma/ Level 6 qualified.
• Strong understanding of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience working with ISO management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A hands‑on, people‑focused approach with the ability to influence and inspire others.

Why Apply?

• Join an established and industry‑leading manufacturing business.
• Be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Drive cultural change and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a varied role with both strategic and operational responsibility.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a proactive SHEQ professional looking to make a real impact within a successful manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.