Interim SHEQ Consultant – Competitive Salary – Centrally based in UK
The Interim SHEQ Consultant will support, lead and stabilise the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) function across our temporary traffic signal manufacturing facility and a 25-depot operational network across the UK & Ireland. The role will ensure full legal compliance, strengthen safety culture, standardise processes across depots, and prepare the business for audit readiness and future certification where applicable.
This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong leadership presence across manufacturing, engineering, logistics and field-based traffic management operations. The ideal candidate will be based between Leeds and Solihull to ensure effective coverage of our operational network, and comfortable with frequent travel to our depot locations, including sites in Ireland, as well as regular meetings at our Winsford office.
Who we are:
SRL Traffic Systems is the UK and Ireland's leading manufacturer and supplier of mobile intelligent transport systems (ITS). We're a growing company, proud to be the only UK manufacturer offering both sale and hire of traffic light equipment.
What's in it for you?
Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, this role is ideal for someone who has experience in this field, giving you the opportunity to consult on, lead and elevate the SHEQ function across the business including a 25‑depot UK & Ireland network, driving meaningful operational improvements. You'll play a key part in strengthening safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, standardising processes, and preparing the business for future audits and certifications. With a strong hands‑on element, this position offers the chance to make a visible impact across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and field‑based operations ideal for someone who thrives on being out and about in the business influencing real change.
You will:
* Have preferred experience within a Temporary Traffic Lights environment
* Be NRSWA Supervisor qualified
* Have strong Chapter 8 knowledge
* Be confident in basic electrical fault-finding
* Be a CSCS card holder
* IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
* Possess strong leadership presence with the ability to remote manage
* Be pragmatic and commercially aware
* Be capable to influence depot managers and senior leadership
* Have high organisation skills and a structured, thought-out approach
* Be comfortable travelling extensively across UK & Ireland
Responsibilities include:
* Lead compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM Regulations, PUWER, LOLER and associated UK & Irish legislation
* Conduct risk assessments and review RAMS
* Investigate incidents, near misses and RIDDOR reportable events
* Deliver SHEQ briefings and toolbox talks
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation including waste electrical components, battery handling and disposal
* Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems aligned with (ISO 9001)
* Prepare the business for external audits (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001)
* Conduct compliance audits across all 25 depots
* Review the structured depot audit programme
* Conduct SHEQ training needs analysis
* Maintain legal registers and compliance trackers
* Present SHEQ performance to the senior leadership team
Qualifications
* NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable)
* ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor
* Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH desirable)
* Environmental qualification (IEMA desirable)
* Be based in commutable distance to Winsford.
What We Provide
* Full comprehensive training and future development opportunities
* Mobile Phone and Laptop to support you in your role
* Access to 'People Safe' app, delivering emergency support whenever you need it, ensuring safety in all environments, including out of work
Benefits
* 25 days leave plus bank holidays increasing with service
* Auto enrolment to the company pension scheme, helping you plan for the future
* Life Cover, providing financial protection for your loved ones
* Virtual GP Service 24/7, all year round for you and your immediate family
* Employee Assistance Programme including counselling service, to support you when you need it most
* Loyalty Scheme starting from 1 years' service
* Free confidential financial, wellbeing and legal support through 'Wisdom'
* Earn £500 for referring new employees using our Referral Scheme (terms and conditions apply)
Ready to Build Your Future?
It only takes a few minutes to apply and take the first step toward a role where you can grow your expertise, make a real impact, and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.
Our recruitment process for this role will include a first stage teams interview followed by an in person interview at our Winsford office.
SRL Traffic Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments during the process if requested.
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Location
Winsford, Cheshire (Remote)
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Department
Management
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Employment Type
Interim
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Minimum Experience
Senior Manager/Supervisor
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Compensation
Competitive
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