SHEQ Manager (Upper Tier COMAH)

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a well-invested manufacturing group seeks a seasoned SHEQ Manager to lead Safety, Health, Environment and Quality across a high-hazard site in the UK. You will report to the Global Head of SHEQ and shape a proactive culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The role covers strategy, process safety, audits, environmental permits, and ISO management systems (9001/14001/45001/50001).

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a Top Tier COMAH manufacturing site.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience managing COMAH compliance and regulatory inspections.
• Understanding of Process Safety Management principles.
• Experience with HAZOP, Management of Change, Permit to Work and risk assessment processes.
• Experience with ISO management systems and external audits.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is highly desirable.
• A degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the site's SHEQ function.
• Developing and implementing SHEQ strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with Top Tier COMAH regulations.
• Managing relationships with the HSE, Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintaining the site's Safety Report and supporting regulatory inspections.
• Leading Process Safety initiatives including HAZOP, Management of Change and Permit to Work systems.
• Driving improvements in health and safety performance through audits, investigations and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Managing environmental compliance, permits and sustainability programmes.
• Maintaining and continually improving ISO management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001.
• Leading a small team of SHEQ professionals while partnering closely with site leadership and operational teams.
• Producing SHEQ performance reports and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

COMAH experience

UK HSE legislation

Process Safety

HAZOP

Management of Change

Permit to Work

ISO management systems

Leadership

NEBOSH Diploma

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Safety. Drive Compliance. Shape Culture.

We're supporting a well-established industrial manufacturing business in the search for an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead Safety, Health, Environment and Quality across a complex, high-hazard manufacturing operation.

This is an opportunity to join a business that places safety and operational excellence at the heart of everything it does. Reporting into the Global Head of SHEQ, you'll play a key leadership role in driving continuous improvement, maintaining regulatory compliance and developing a positive SHEQ culture across the site.

If you're currently leading SHEQ activities within a Top Tier COMAH environment and are looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You'll be responsible for leading the site's SHEQ function, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, COMAH regulations and internationally recognised management systems, while supporting operational teams in delivering safe and efficient manufacturing.

• Leading the site's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality function.
• Developing and implementing SHEQ strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with Top Tier COMAH regulations.
• Managing relationships with the HSE, Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintaining the site's Safety Report and supporting regulatory inspections.
• Leading Process Safety initiatives including HAZOP, Management of Change and Permit to Work systems.
• Driving improvements in health and safety performance through audits, investigations and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Managing environmental compliance, permits and sustainability programmes.
• Maintaining and continually improving ISO management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001.
• Leading a small team of SHEQ professionals while partnering closely with site leadership and operational teams.
• Producing SHEQ performance reports and driving continuous improvement across the business.

About You

We're looking for an experienced SHEQ professional who is comfortable operating within a complex, regulated manufacturing environment.

• Significant experience within a Top Tier COMAH manufacturing site.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience managing COMAH compliance and regulatory inspections.
• A strong understanding of Process Safety Management principles.
• Experience with HAZOP, Management of Change, Permit to Work and risk assessment processes.
• Previous responsibility for ISO management systems and external audits.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• A degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-invested and internationally recognised manufacturing business.
• Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the site.
• Diverse role covering Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Process Safety.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package