SHEQ Manager - Crawley - Salary up to £55,000 + Company Car - Lead Safety & Quality for a Major Plant Operation
Location: Crawley
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Company Car + Full Fuel Card
Are you a seasoned SHEQ professional with deep roots in the Heavy Plant, Plant Hire, or Construction sectors?
This is a high-impact leadership role for a proactive individual ready to take full ownership of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality across a thriving Plant division in Crawley. We are looking for a SHEQ Manager who doesn't just manage paperwork but actively drives operational safety excellence and continuous improvement across our busy sites and workshops.
If you are passionate about maintaining world-class safety standards on-site, cultivating a robust safety culture, and have a proven track record within a dynamic Plant/Construction environment, this is your next career move.
The Total Package: Benefits & Rewards
We recognise the value of your specialist Plant/Construction expertise and offer a competitive, robust reward structure:
* Top Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
* Mobility: Company Car and a Full Fuel Card (essential for covering our operational sites across the region).
* Professional Clout: Opportunity to drive strategic change and enhance your reputation as a senior SHEQ leader in the sector.
Your Direct Impact: The Role & Responsibilities
As the SHEQ leader, you will be instrumental in protecting our people and our assets, ensuring the Plant operation runs safely and efficiently in West Sussex:
* Regulatory Compliance: Develop and enforce site-specific SHEQ documentation and procedures, ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations and relevant Plant/Lifting Operations standards.
* Operational Auditing: Lead hands-on site inspections and workshops audits (covering maintenance, fabrication, and repair areas), proactively identifying and mitigating hazards unique to the Plant sector (e.g., working at height, lifting operations, machinery guarding).
* Culture & Training: Implement targeted toolbox talks and safety training for operational teams, focusing on the real-world risks faced by Plant Operators, Fitters, and Site Teams.
* Incident Investigation: Conduct detailed root cause analyses for all incidents and near misses, implementing robust preventative measures immediately across the Plant operation.
* Process Improvement: Drive the maintenance and continual enhancement of our ISO accredited management systems (9001, 14001, 45001) to boost operational quality and environmental stewardship.
What You Need to Bring: Requirements & Expertise
We require a candidate who can hit the ground running with proven industry knowledge:
* Essential Experience: Demonstrable, hands-on experience managing SHEQ specifically within the Plant Hire, Heavy Construction, or Civil Engineering sectors.
* Core Qualifications:
o NEBOSH National General Certificate (minimum).
o NVQ Level 5 or 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice.
o An Environmental Management or relevant ISO lead auditor qualification is highly beneficial.
* Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of LOLER, PUWER, and CE marking requirements as they relate to heavy machinery and plant equipment.
This is a chance to move into a senior, strategic role where your sector expertise as a SHEQ Manager will directly influence the safety and success of a major Plant operation in West Sussex.
Job Number: 934305 / INDPLANT
Apply now to shape the future of safety in our Plant division!
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