Senior SHEQ Manager in Cannock

• Company: Finning (UK) Ltd Number of
• Openings: 1 Worker
• Type: Permanent
• Position

Overview: At Finning UK & Ireland, safety is more than a priority, it is a core value that underpins everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced Senior SHEQ Manager to support the delivery of a world-class Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Sustainability and Wellbeing strategy across our multi-site operations.

Job Description

Reporting the Head of SHEQ, the Senior SHEQ Manager will be responsible for helping to support and embed a proactive safety culture, providing expert SHEQ guidance to operational leaders, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and corporate requirements.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen organisational capability, and support the delivery of Finning's global SHEQ objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and verification of our Serious Injury & Fatality prevention strategy, ensuring a high standard of Critical Control Health, to prevent catastrophic workplace accidents.
• Support leaders in the implementation of our Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) strategy.
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of SHEQ, sustainability and wellbeing strategies, frameworks and policies.
• Promote and embed a proactive, high-performance safety culture, encouraging visible leadership and accountability across all business areas.
• Work in partnership with operational and functional leaders to ensure SHEQ objectives are fully integrated into business plans and activities.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all applicable UK and Ireland health, safety, environmental and quality legislation, regulations and internal policies.
• Interpret legislative and regulatory requirements and support their practical implementation across the organisation.
• Lead and oversee incident reporting, investigation and root cause analysis processes, ensuring effective corrective actions and organisational learning.
• Support the identification, assessment and management of organisational risks, ensuring effective controls and mitigation plans are maintained.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to SHEQ professionals and operational leaders, building capability and accountability across the business.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Significant SHEQ experience within a complex, multi-site engineering, industrial or construction environment.
• Significant experience of Serious Injury & Fatality prevention strategies, ensuring a high standard of Critical Control Health.
• Experience and a practical understanding of Human and Organisational Performance principles.
• Experience within construction, engineering, industrial, heavy equipment or related sectors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK and Ireland health, safety, environmental and quality legislation and best practice.
• Strong understanding of sustainability requirements and environmental management principles.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Knowledge of risk management, assurance and incident investigation methodologies.
• Understanding of organisational change management and cultural transformation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively at all levels.
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with a collaborative and engaging approach.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• Degree qualified, or equivalent, in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience leading teams and developing SHEQ capability across a business.
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in safety performance, compliance and risk management.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Join Finning

As the world's largest Caterpillar dealer, Finning supports critical industries and infrastructure projects across the UK & Ireland.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Head of SHEQ UK & Ireland, influencing strategic direction while delivering meaningful improvements that protect our people, support our customers and strengthen our commitment to safety, sustainability and operational excellence.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential.

As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.

Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities.

If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years.

The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.

Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.

Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.

Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.

Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.

OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.

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