SHEQ Manager: Quality, Safety & Compliance Lead

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

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.