SHEQ Assistant | Preston, Lancashire | Full Time | £32,000 to £35,000 DOE
Our client is a leading manufacturer of moulded plastic products, operating across the vehicle, fire and environmental safety markets.
They are a market leader in several European countries and export products to over 60 countries worldwide. The business operates from a manufacturing site and distribution site in Preston, Lancashire, employing around 155 people, with a subsidiary in France.
The Role
They are looking for a SHEQ Assistant to support the SHEQ department with customer issues, quality activities and health, safety, environmental and compliance requirements.
The role is varied and will involve responding to the areas requiring the most attention across the business. The successful candidate will also be required to handle certain subjects involving personal data, so discretion and confidentiality are essential.
The role is based in Preston, Lancashire, and candidates must be within commuting distance.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain systems supporting ISO quality standards
Assist in managing policies and processes
Work with internal teams to ensure procedures and documentation remain current
Support customer complaints, root cause analysis and non-conformance reporting
Assist with customer feedback activities
Audit suppliers for documentation, licences, insurance and compliance
Administer compliance documents, policies and online systems
Coordinate with external partners on health and safety checks, fire assessments and risk assessments
Support first aid and fire warden duties
Record fire drills, emergency lighting checks and safety inspections
Manage accreditation documentation
Identify and flag potential risks to management
Support the SHEQ Manager during audits and spot checks
Maintain safety records, incident logs and waste compliance licences
Support environmental accreditations and sustainability initiatives
Assist internal teams with SHEQ queries
Raise purchase orders when authorised
Follow business policies and role-specific procedures
Support ad-hoc projects as required
Requirements
Essential
Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent
IOSH, NEBOSH or other relevant SHEQ qualifications or experience
Experience in a similar role
Excellent communication skills
Ability to influence
Able to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Good organisational skills
Tenacious approach
Excellent attention to detail
Good collaboration skills
Desirable
Plastics manufacturing or other factory exposure
First aid and/or fire warden certification
Auditing experience
Managing Accreditation experience
Project management experience
What's In It For You
Salary of £32,000 to £35,000 depending on knowledge and experience
Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00 am–5:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am–4:30 pm Friday
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Christmas shutdown
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Pension
Health Cash Plan scheme
Sick Pay Scheme
Free parking
Free refreshments
Additional hours may be required to suit business demands
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