SHEQ Manager - Leading UK Pet Products Group
Join the UK's largest privately owned pet products group as our new SHEQ Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and driving health, safety, environment, and quality standards across multiple sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key function, working closely with technical teams and senior leadership to embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
About the Role
This is a site-based position with regular travel required between our facilities in Yatton, Cardiff, and Blackburn (twice monthly). You'll be the go-to expert for all things SHEQ, from strategic planning and leadership presentations to hands‑on risk assessments and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of robust HSE management systems across all sites.
* Champion a positive safety culture and ensure full compliance with HSE legislation.
* Present SHEQ updates and initiatives to senior leadership.
* Conduct risk assessments and support operatives with safe working practices.
* Drive sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and eco‑friendly practices.
* Maintain and improve HSE reporting procedures and visual management systems.
* Deliver H&S inductions and site‑specific training programmes.
* Manage incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions (including RIDDOR).
* Conduct regular audits and inspections, chair HSE review meetings.
* Develop and maintain COSHH assessments, risk assessments, and safe working procedures.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor employees on SHEQ standards.
What We're Looking For
* A proactive and experienced SHEQ professional with a NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
* Strong working knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices.
* Experience in high‑risk environments (e.g. working at height, confined spaces, lifting operations) is advantageous.
* Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
* Strong planning and decision‑making abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
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