SHEQ Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual leave increasing with service

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

New Appointments Group in Chatham is seeking a proactive SHEQ Manager to strengthen quality, health & safety, environmental and compliance processes while working with teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role is hands-on on the shop floor with responsibilities including audits, QMS management, risk assessments and contractor inductions. 39 hours per week, 23 days leave plus benefits.

Qualifications

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

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

Compliance leadership

ISO 9001 knowledge

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH qualification

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.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

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. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles