Senior SHEQ Advisor

HYDRAQUIP HOSE & HYDRAULICS; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hydraulics industry is seeking a proactive Senior SHEQ Advisor to enhance safety and compliance across its operations in the UK & Ireland. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert guidance, ensure legal compliance, and champion a strong SHEQ culture. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement, managing high-stakes environments and supporting operational excellence across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing SHEQ in high-risk environments.
• Strong previous experience in SHEQ advisory or business partner role.
• Membership of IOSH, IIRSM, CIQA or similar professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety and compliance across all business levels.
• Lead SHEQ reviews, produce reports, and manage incident investigations.
• Support development of SHEQ management systems and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or working towards

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

SHEQ systems

Job description

Hydraquip is looking for a proactive and experiencedSenior SHEQ Advisorto lead and embed a strong safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) culture across our UK & Ireland operations. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving compliance, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring SHEQ is a core part of how we do business.

About The Role

You’ll provide expert guidance and leadership to managers and teams across all branches. You’ll lead site reviews, manage SHEQ systems, and ensure compliance with legal and internal standards. You’ll also play a vital role in cultural transformation, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and compliance across all levels of the business.
• Lead SHEQ reviews across all Hydraquip sites, producing reports, action plans, and roadmaps.
• Manage accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting to regulatory bodies.
• Support the development and maintenance of SHEQ management systems and documentation.
• Interpret legislation and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
• Provide expert advice to managers and teams, supporting them in achieving full SHEQ compliance.
• Support contractor control, supplier onboarding, and risk assessments across the business.
• Deliver high-quality accident investigations and support behavioural safety initiatives.
• Support wider Health & Safety team, ensuring alignment with the overall SHEQ strategy. Provide guidance, development opportunities, and oversight to help deliver key safety initiatives and maintain high standards across all sites.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing SHEQ in high-risk environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
• Commercial awareness and financial literacy.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and SHEQ systems.
• In-depth understanding of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory SHEQ requirements.
• Industry knowledge in hose/hydraulics or similar industrial sectors is desirable.
• Strong previous experience in a SHEQ advisory or business partner role.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards) and NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Membership of IOSH, IIRSM, CIQA or similar professional bodies.
• Experience with ISO auditing and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Valid UK driving licence required as extensive travel will be required. However, you will frequently be required to attend a branch in Cannock.
  
  

What You’ll Achieve

• Drive a culture of safety and compliance across all Hydraquip sites.
• Ensure legal and internal SHEQ standards are consistently met.
• Support operational teams in embedding best practices and continuous improvement.
• Position SHEQ as a key differentiator in customer relationships and business growth.