SHEQ Manager

New Appointments Group; Abbey Gate; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave + bank holidays

Annual leave increases with service

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a proactive SHEQ Manager to strengthen quality, health & safety, environmental and compliance processes on site. You will work across teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure robust QMS and EMS practices.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organisational skills and the ability to challenge standards constructively on a busy manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SHEQ/Compliance in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and health & safety legislation.
• Desirable NEBOSH and lead auditor qualifications, with ISO14001/45001 exposure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the QMS.
• Lead internal and external audits.
• Manage customer complaints, NCRs and corrective actions.
• Drive reductions in defects, reworks and customer returns.
• Manage risk assessments, SSOW and accident investigations.
• Oversee contractor management and inductions.
• Drive employee engagement.
• Support the future development of the EMS.
• Champion workplace standards and best practices.
• Support 5S and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

SHEQ leadership

ISO 9001 knowledge

Manufacturing environment

Health & safety compliance

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Lead Auditor qualification

ISO 14001 knowledge

ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

Job title: SHEQ Manager

Location: Chatham

Salary: 45,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

The role:

We are looking for a proactive, practical and confident SHEQ Manager to play a key role in improving standards across the site. You will be responsible for strengthening quality, health & safety, environmental and compliance processes, while working closely with teams across the business to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Annul leave increasing with service
• Christmas shutdown

Key responsibilities would be to:

• Maintain and improve the QMS.
• Lead internal and external audits.
• Manage customer complaints, NCRs and corrective actions.
• Drive reductions in defects, reworks and customer returns.
• Manage risk assessments, SSOW and accident investigations.
• Oversee contractor management and inductions.
• Drive employee engagement.
• Support the future development of the EMS.
• Champion workplace standards and best practices.
• Support 5S and operational excellence initiatives.

Experience and skills required:

• Previous experience in a SHEQ, HSEQ or Compliance leadership role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Good working knowledge of health & safety compliance and legislation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Wants to make a genuine difference within a growing business.
• Passionate about building and improving systems.
• Confident challenging poor standards in a constructive way.

Desirable

• NEBOSH qualification
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.

This is a hands-on, improvement-focused role, with regular time spent on the shop floor.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.