SHEQ Supervisor

Key Appointments (UK) Ltd; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based chemical supplier is seeking a SHEQ Supervisor in Runcorn. The role involves promoting SHEQ excellence, facilitating audits, and supporting safety initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, over 5 years' experience in a relevant environment, and be a strong team player. The company emphasizes a collaborative culture and offers various benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Mental health initiatives

Physical wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Over 5 years' experience in safety and environmental management systems.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, preferably COMAH.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support investigation of health and safety incidents.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.
• Raise awareness of health and safety risks.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety knowledge

Experience in audit facilitation

Strong team player

Education

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

SHEQ Supervisor - Runcorn
Permanent / Full Time

Are you a driven SHEQ professional ready to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We are looking for a proactive and committed SHEQ Supervisor to join our client's team in Runcorn. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will take a hands-on role in promoting SHEQ excellence across the business, supporting teams, driving compliance, and influencing positive behaviours at all levels.

What’s on offer

• Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell scheme
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Professional development opportunities through external training and career development programmes
• Mental health initiatives, including free therapy and counselling
• Physical wellbeing initiatives including active support and challenges

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the investigation of significant health and safety incidents and facilitating the production of reports, documentation, and identification of root cause and business improvements within required timescales
• Facilitating internal and external audits, including BSI PAS99, ISO 45001, and insurance audits, and liaising with the HSE and the Environment Agency
• Raising awareness of risk and providing assurance to site management that the health and safety management framework is effective
• Reviewing health, safety and environment documentation and developing new policies and systems in line with legislation, best practice, and business needs

Your background

Must have:

• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Experience facilitating internal and external audits (BSI PAS99, ISO 45001, insurance, and regulatory)
• Over 5 years' experience in a safety and environmental management system leadership role within a chemical manufacturing environment, preferably on a COMAH establishment
• Strong team player with excellent work ethic

Nice to have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• Experience liaising with authorities such as the HSE and Environment Agency
• Understanding of process safety in relation to high hazard processes
• Computer literate, particularly Microsoft packages
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 and OHSAS 45001

A bit about the company

Our client is a UK-headquartered business that supplies chemicals and provides technical knowledge worldwide to a range of material science industries. They strive to deliver chemistry-based solutions for a better life today and a better world tomorrow. The company offers an innovative, inspiring, and creative environment where new ideas are encouraged, and everyone is motivated to contribute to delivering the best commercial services. The business is part of a wider group with a friendly, collaborative culture built on trust, fairness, and teamwork, and is committed to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in the workplace.

Next steps

If shortlisted, our client will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further. We will contact all unsuccessful applicants once we have received an update from the client. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed for recruitment purposes.