At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver SHEQ strategy across logistics, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join Sigma, a top 10% fast-growing company in the retail sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and involvement in corporate events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety culture in a dynamic logistics environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics or safety leadership; strong communication skills.
We are looking for a SHEQ Manager. Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Logistics | Location: Castleford.
Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation. Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we have been acknowledged as being one of Britain's fastest growing private companies. It's our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Outline of role
The SHEQ Manager (Logistics) is responsible for leading and delivering the SHEQ strategy across logistics operations, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and continuous improvement. The role provides visible leadership across multiple logistics sites, driving a proactive safety culture, reducing operational risk and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and customer expectations. Reporting to the Compliance Director, this position plays a key role in influencing senior stakeholders and improving safety performance across a multi-site logistics environment.
Main responsibilities
- Define and deliver the Logistics SHEQ Strategy aligned to business objectives.
- Act as the senior safety leader across all logistics sites.
- Drive a consistent and high-performing safety culture across the division.
- Lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of operational risks.
- Ensure safe systems of work, policies, procedures and controls are consistently implemented.
- Lead serious incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, including RIDDOR reporting.
- Develop SHEQ performance measures, dashboards and continuous improvement programmes.
- Lead behavioural safety initiatives, audits, coaching and site engagement activities.
- Act as the lead safety contact for customers and support commercial activities including tenders and renewals.
- Lead internal and external audits and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies.
Knowledge and experience required
- Proven experience in logistics, warehousing or safety leadership roles.
- Strong track record of developing safety strategies and driving cultural change.
- Experience working across multi-site operations.
- Extensive experience within retail, construction, warehouse or logistics environments.
- Deep understanding of UK SHEQ legislation and regulatory compliance.
- Experience of environmental management and implementation.
- Knowledge of sustainability and environmental legislation.
- Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and BS OHSAS 18001 standards.
Skills required
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Data-driven decision-making and analytical skills.
- Ability to identify, manage and mitigate operational risks.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of operational priorities.
- Proactive approach with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Resilient, adaptable and able to perform under pressure.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to connect SHEQ objectives to business outcomes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering measurable improvements.
Qualifications
- Full UK Driving Licence - Essential
- Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) - Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma or Level 6 qualification - Desirable
- NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent - Desirable
- Environmental and sustainability knowledge - Desirable
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- A day's birthday leave to be taken within your birthday month
- Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
- Opportunity for hybrid working*
- Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
- Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
- Free external financial advice offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
- Enhanced family friendly pay*
- Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites*
*Subject to eligibility
Opportunity to be involved with Group Colleague Board Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement.
Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions.
If you think you've got what it takes to join our growing, winning team we'd love to hear from you.
SHEQ Manager in Castleford employer: Sigma Retail Solutions Limited
At Sigma, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the retail fit-out sector, offering our Project Engineers a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive benefits including 25 days of holiday, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development, all while ensuring a supportive and inclusive culture. Our strategic location in the south of the UK allows for exciting project diversity and regular engagement with our dedicated team, making Sigma an exceptional place to advance your career.
Contact Details:
Sigma Retail Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
