SHEQ Manager

Commercial Maintenance Services UK Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Maintenance Services UK Ltd (CMS) is seeking a full-time, on-site Occupational Safety Health Specialist in Gateshead. You will develop and monitor health, safety and environment policies, conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and audits across CMS operations, with national travel as required.

You will train teams, collaborate with operations and HR, and contribute to continuous safety improvements while maintaining documentation and reports for internal and regulatory use.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Health & Safety and Workplace Safety skills, including risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
• Candidates should possess Occupational Health knowledge, including understanding of work-related health risks, ergonomics, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Candidates should possess Environment Health and Safety (EHS) capabilities, including familiarity with environmental compliance, safe handling of equipment, and sustainable practices.
• Candidates should possess Safety Training experience, including designing and delivering training sessions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, and good knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and coach colleagues at all levels.
• Experience in facilities, commercial maintenance, construction, or related technical environments is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency with basic IT tools (e.g., MS Office) and safety management systems, and a valid UK driving licence (6 points or under) for site visits, when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Analyse incident and near-miss reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks to managers and field teams.
• Support operations, HR and leadership to promote a strong safety culture and maintain documentation.
• Prepare reports for internal and regulatory purposes.

Skills

Risk assessment

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Occupational health

Ergonomics

Wellbeing initiatives

EHS capabilities

Safety training

Toolbox talks

NEBOSH Diploma

UK H&S legislation

Analytical reporting

Communication skills

Facilities experience

Safety management systems

Driving licence

MS Office

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office

Safety management systems

Job description

Company Description

Commercial Maintenance Services UK Ltd (CMS) is a nationwide market leader in facilities and commercial building maintenance, built on the values of Responsiveness, Integrity, Care, and Expertise. Since 2000, CMS has delivered trusted, specialist mechanical & electrical (M&E) and building maintenance services across the UK. With over 300 team members operating 24/7, 365 days a year, CMS provides integrated solutions spanning gas, heating, plumbing, air conditioning, electrical, catering equipment, fire alarms, EV charge points, legionella assessments, and building management systems. The company serves diverse sectors including care, retail, hospitality, education, local authorities, and defence, supporting both full facilities contracts and individual commercial sites. Team members join a growing business with national reach, where safety, quality, and professional development are central to operations.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Occupational Safety Health Specialist role based in Gateshead. National Travel maybe required. The specialist will help develop, implement, and monitor health, safety, and environment policies and procedures across CMS operations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company standards. Daily responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, site inspections, and audits, analysing incident and near-miss reports, and recommending corrective and preventive actions. The role will deliver safety training and toolbox talks, support managers and field teams with safe work practices, and contribute to continuous improvement of workplace safety systems. The specialist will collaborate with operations, HR, and senior leadership to promote a strong safety culture, maintain documentation, and prepare reports for internal and regulatory purposes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Health & Safety and Workplace Safety skills, including risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
• Candidates should possess Occupational Health knowledge, including understanding of work-related health risks, ergonomics, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Candidates should possess Environment Health and Safety (EHS) capabilities, including familiarity with environmental compliance, safe handling of equipment, and sustainable practices.
• Candidates should possess Safety Training experience, including designing and delivering training sessions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, and good knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and coach colleagues at all levels.
• Experience in facilities, commercial maintenance, construction, or related technical environments is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency with basic IT tools (e.g., MS Office) and safety management systems, and a valid UK driving licence (6 points or under) for site visits, when required.