SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager
Midlands based
Up to 65k + car allowance + bonus

Location: UK & Ireland (with travel across sites) excellence, and ensuring SHEQ is a core part of how we do business.

About the Role
You'll provide expert guidance and leadership to managers and teams across all branches. You'll lead site reviews, manage SHEQ systems, and ensure compliance with legal and internal standards. You'll also play a vital role in cultural transformation, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and compliance across all levels of the business.
• Lead SHEQ reviews across all business sites, producing reports, action plans, and roadmaps.
• Manage accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting to regulatory bodies.
• Support the development and maintenance of SHEQ management systems and documentation.
• Interpret legislation and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
• Provide expert advice to managers and teams, supporting them in achieving full SHEQ compliance.
• Support contractor control, supplier onboarding, and risk assessments across the business.
• Deliver high-quality accident investigations and support behavioural safety initiatives.
• Support wider Health & Safety team, ensuring alignment with the overall SHEQ strategy. Provide guidance, development opportunities, and oversight to help deliver key safety initiatives and maintain high standards across all sites.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing SHEQ in high-risk environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
• Commercial awareness and financial literacy.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and SHEQ systems.
• In-depth understanding of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory SHEQ requirements.
• Industry knowledge in hose/hydraulics or similar industrial sectors is desirable.
• Strong previous experience in a SHEQ advisory or business partner role.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards) and NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Membership of IOSH, IIRSM, CIQA or similar professional bodies.
• Experience with ISO auditing and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Valid UK driving licence required as extensive travel will be required.

What You'll Achieve

• Drive a culture of safety and compliance across all business sites.
• Ensure legal and internal SHEQ standards are consistently met.
• Support operational teams in embedding best practices and continuous improvement.
• Position SHEQ as a key differentiator in customer relationships and business growth.