SHEQ Coordinator

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Company Bonus Incentive

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Homes

Holiday Flex Scheme

Death in Service Cover

Employee Loyalty Awards

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking a proactive SHEQ Coordinator in Ashford to support the implementation and ongoing improvement of our client's Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality management systems. In this hands-on role you will work with managers, staff, contractors and external bodies to ensure compliance with legislation, internal policies, and ISO standards.

You will conduct audits, risk assessments, deliver inductions, manage documents, and help maintain ISO standards.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent required.
• Internal Auditor qualification or proven audit experience.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and non-conformances; advocate corrective actions.
• Support ISO management systems maintenance and improvement.
• Assist audits and ensure audit readiness across the business.
• Review and update policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Manage document control and maintain SHEQ records.
• Deliver health and safety inductions and awareness programs.
• Maintain training matrices and coordinate mandatory training.
• Support environmental initiatives and sustainability objectives.
• Organise SHEQ meetings and provide coverage during management absence.

Skills

SHEQ experience

Audit experience

Legislation knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Internal Auditor qualification

Job description

SHEQ Coordinator Location: Ashford Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE Contract: Permanent Hours: 39 hours per week Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SHEQ Coordinator to support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of their Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Management Systems. This is a hands-on role that will see you working closely with managers, employees, contractors, and external bodies to ensure compliance with legislation, internal policies, and ISO standards. You will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, improving quality performance, and supporting the organisation's ongoing commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments across multiple departments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, recommending corrective and preventative actions.
• Support the maintenance and continual improvement of ISO management systems.
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness across the business.
• Review and update policies, procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Manage document control processes and maintain accurate SHEQ records.
• Deliver health and safety inductions and support employee awareness programmes.
• Maintain training matrices and coordinate mandatory and refresher training.
• Support environmental initiatives and sustainability objectives.
• Organise and facilitate Health & Safety and Quality meetings.
• Provide SHEQ support and cover during periods of management absence.

About You

• Previous experience within a SHEQ, Health & Safety, Quality, Compliance, or related role.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and management systems.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent qualification.
• Internal Auditor qualification or proven audit experience.
• Strong communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Bonus Incentive
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Flex Scheme
• Death in Service Cover
• Employee Loyalty Awards
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities