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SHEQ Manager

Location: Pickering, North Yorkshire
Type: Permanent | Full-time (Site-based with ad hoc travel)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance (Dependent on Experience)

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

5% salary sacrifice pension scheme

2 x base salary life insurance

Private healthcare

Flexi-time available

Overview

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced SHEQ Manager to join a respected engineering and manufacturing organisation based near Pickering. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality systems across the site.

This is a hands-on leadership role, supporting and guiding site teams in promoting a proactive SHEQ culture, reducing risk and ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation and standards. You will also represent the business in external engagements with clients and suppliers on SHEQ matters.

Key Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement across SHEQ performance, culture and compliance

Conduct site audits, inspections, risk assessments and investigations

Lead internal auditing and ensure effective monitoring tools and resources are in place

Develop and refine SHEQ strategies, policies, procedures and systems

Mentor and support teams at all levels in adopting best practice SHEQ behaviours

Provide clear, accurate advice to site teams on all SHEQ matters

Lead the Quality Control function, ensuring compliance with quality standards and supporting inspection staff

Monitor and report SHEQ performance metrics, producing monthly statistics and identifying trends

Ensure compliance with all relevant ISO standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and IECAS 17020

Deliver awareness training, toolbox talks and lead site standdowns

Support company initiatives related to wellbeing, health promotion and positive engagement

Act as the primary point of contact for client and supplier SHEQ discussions

Share lessons learnt and promote continuous learning following incidents or non-conformities

Lead the development and monitoring of SOPs, KPIs and internal service standards

Required Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

HND/HNC or equivalent qualification, or relevant industry experience

NEBOSH General Certificate

Strong track record in a SHEQ leadership role within a manufacturing or engineering setting

In-depth knowledge of ISO management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and IECAS 17020

Experience working within an SME environment

Desirable:

Qualifications in Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement frameworks

Familiarity with low to medium volume production or project-based manufacturing

Experience using improvement tools such as 5S, PDCA, DMAIC or TQM

Key Skills and Attributes

Proactive and confident leadership style

Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and educate across all levels

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Committed to professional development and fostering a positive SHEQ culture

Highly organised with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Additional Information

This is a site-based role with occasional travel. The successful candidate will be joining a forward-thinking organisation where SHEQ plays a central role in operational success.

If you are a motivated and experienced SHEQ professional looking for your next challenge in a dynamic environment, we welcome your application