Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager

Irwin & Colton; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin and Colton is recruiting a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager to join its Wrexham site, overseeing all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality operations. The role provides expert guidance to ensure full legal compliance and high environmental performance.

The position requires NEBOSH certification and strong knowledge of HSE legislation, with excellent communication to regulators and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and environmental permitting.
• NEBOSH certificate (or equivalent) with a strong background in waste, heavy industrial or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong SHEQ culture across the site, engaging all levels of staff.
• Oversee site SHEQ management systems, including audits, inspections, emergency planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage contractor safety, SHEQ training, health surveillance, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

HSE knowledge

Education

NEBOSH certificate

Job description

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Plus Excellent Benefits
Location: Wrexham

Are you passionate about creating safer, more sustainable workplaces and driving continuous improvement in environmental standards?

Do you want to lead Safety, Health, Environment and Quality activities within a forward-thinking organisation committed to circular economy and sustainability?

We are recruiting for a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager to join a global industrial waste management and recycling organisation, overseeing all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality operations at their Wrexham site. This vital role provides expert advice and leadership to ensure full legal compliance, operational safety, and high standards of environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong SHEQ culture across the site, engaging all levels of staff.
• Oversee site SHEQ management systems, including audits, inspections, emergency planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage contractor safety, SHEQ training, health surveillance, and environmental compliance.

Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications:

• NEBOSH certificate (or equivalent) with a strong background in waste, heavy industrial or related industry
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, environmental permitting, and management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, confident working with regulatory bodies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence Safety, Health, Environment and Quality performance within a pioneering company dedicated to sustainability and safety excellence.

Irwin and Colton is a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company based in the South East of England, with a nationwide reach across the UK. We recruit for a full range of roles within the health and safety profession, from Advisors and Managers through to Director-level appointments.

Irwin and Colton Limited operates as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If there's anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let us know.