SHEQ Officer Location: Leeds, LS10 Salary: £35,000 per year Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Working Pattern: Flexitime, with some national travel required About the Role The SHEQ Officer plays a key role in promoting a culture of safety, health, environmental awareness, and quality compliance across the organisation. This position supports operational teams by ensuring adherence to regulations, running audits and inspections, managing risk mitigation processes, and delivering training. Key Responsibilities of the SHEQ Officer Conduct regular SHEQ audits, risk assessments, and site inspections across the UK Investigate accidents, incidents, near-misses, and quality non-conformances Recommend and follow up on corrective and preventative actions Deliver SHEQ training, inductions, and development sessions Support engineering change processes and continuous improvement initiatives Document, maintain, and improve internal processes and procedures Promote a proactive, positive safety culture throughout the organisation Support emergency preparedness and response planning Liaise with external agencies, regulatory bodies, and contractors Monitor environmental performance and advise on environmental protection practices Conduct internal and external audits, including subcontractor assessments Ensure best practice in compliance areas such as COSHH, LOLER, and PUWER Facilitate SHEQ improvements through research, data, and analysis Experience Required: 4–5 years’ experience in a similar SHEQ role within engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical sector Relevant qualifications, minimum NEBOSH General Certificate Strong working knowledge of UK HSE regulations and compliance standards Ability to interpret engineering drawings (PDF and DWG) Experience with non-conformance reporting and engineering change requests Audit experience (internal or external) is beneficial Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with stakeholders at all levels Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage workload Willingness to travel nationally as required Benefits Company car Extra day off for your birthday 24 days’ holiday (increasing with service) Matched pension (5%) EV salary sacrifice scheme Cycle-to-work scheme If you would like to apply for the role of SHEQ Officer then please email your CV to or call Jade on (phone number removed) Closing date is 28.12.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of it’s client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website