SHEQ Coordinator

HR GO Recruitment; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training & development

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an organised SHEQ Coordinator in Ashford, Kent to support the SHEQ Manager in maintaining compliance and driving continual improvements. This role focuses on safety, quality and environmental performance within a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with audits, record-keeping and risk assessments, coordinate inductions and toolbox talks, and help foster a proactive safety culture across departments. A NEBOSH or auditor qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in SHEQ, Health & Safety, Compliance or Quality roles.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration and continuous improvement of the company's SHEQ management systems.
• Maintain accurate SHEQ records, documentation and compliance databases.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring actions are completed on time.
• Monitor compliance and prepare reports on SHEQ performance and metrics.
• Assist with investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and quality issues.
• Help maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work and related docs.
• Coordinate safety communications, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Work with managers to promote a positive safety culture.
• Support compliance with legislation, standards and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and compliance.

Skills

SHEQ experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Compliance mindset

Quality systems understanding

Audits & improvement

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication across teams

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Internal Auditor qualification

Tools

SHEQ management software

Job description

SHEQ Coordinator

Job Reference: LC3823

Engineering Ashford, Kent Discussed upon application Permanent

Location: Ashford, Kent
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An established and growing business is looking to recruit an organised and proactive SHEQ Coordinator to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in health, safety, environmental and quality systems who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Working closely with the SHEQ Manager, you will assist in maintaining compliance across the business, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and helping to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental performance are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration and continuous improvement of the company's SHEQ management systems.
• Maintain accurate SHEQ records, documentation and compliance databases.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring any actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Monitor compliance and prepare reports on SHEQ performance and key metrics.
• Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and quality issues.
• Help maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work and associated documentation.
• Coordinate safety communications, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Work with managers across the business to encourage a positive safety culture.
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, standards and internal procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and compliance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within a SHEQ, Health & Safety, Compliance or Quality role.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across different departments.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently when required.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction or a similar technical environment.
• Familiarity with ISO management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience using compliance or SHEQ management software.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.

Contact us:

• Email:[e-mail]
• Call:01233 722 401