SHEQ Manager: Process Safety & Compliance Leader

D R Newitt Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager for a growing chemical manufacturing business in Liverpool. This hands-on role requires a strong background in process safety and COMAH compliance. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates have extensive SHEQ experience, relevant qualifications, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SHEQ or HSE management role within the chemical, manufacturing, or process industry.
• Strong process safety and COMAH background.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and manage associated documentation.
• Lead and chair HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA studies.
• Oversee and maintain site reporting systems.

Skills

Process safety

COMAH compliance

SHEQ reporting systems

Incident investigation

ISO45001 auditing

ISO14001 auditing

ISO9001 auditing

Education

NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualification

Membership of IOSH, IEMA, or IChemE

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager for a growing chemical manufacturing business in Liverpool. This hands-on role requires a strong background in process safety and COMAH compliance. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates have extensive SHEQ experience, relevant qualifications, and a proactive attitude.