SHEQ Manager in Elland

Reports to: Joint Managing Director

Direct Reports: H&S Manager, Quality Manager, Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Co-ordinator, IT Technical Co-ordinator.

Location: Elland – Halifax with travel between sites: Nottingham, Gloucester, Glasgow and Ireland.

Purpose of the role

To lead and manage the Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) function across all Terberg DTS and Terberg MPM Operations. The role ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards, while promoting a proactive culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, with necessary and relevant TSV and RTG Group interaction where required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, and systems in line with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring readiness for accreditation and compliance inspections.
• Responsibility within Terberg DTS for the areas of Quality, H&S, enviro/sustainability, IT, Facilities and Transport Compliance (Company vehicle / Asset) compliance.
• Provide proactive expert advice and support to operational teams on all SHEQ matters, including all relevant legislative requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are in place to maintain policies and Compliance and to proactively lead all areas.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Co-ordinate where appropriate and manage through to delivery; SHEQ training, audit, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Monitor and report on SHEQ performance metrics, trends, and KPIs.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (HSE, Environment Agency, etc.) and represent the company during any required inspections.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality through engagement, leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Set priorities, SLAs and workload planning for the IT Technical Co-ordinator.
• Oversee endpoint/security hygiene (asset inventory, MDM, patching, AV/EDR status) and coordinate with Group IT (if applicable).
• Align service continuity with business needs (backup checks, restore tests, incident response runbooks, DR drill cadence).
• Ensure licence and asset compliance (hardware lifecycle, software licences, joiners/movers/leavers controls).
• Support local project delivery (small site rollouts).
• To work with all departments, particularly with projects that are being explored or implemented.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the purpose of this job or to support the needs of the business.

People Management Responsibilities

• Set clear personal and Team objectives that are realistic and challenging, review objectives and provide feedback regularly in one to ones and formally through the appraisal process.
• Work alongside HR to manage any people processes in line with policies and procedures, including attendance and performance management.
• Coach and develop the SHEQ Team to ensure they thrive for excellence, whilst proactively addressing any training and development needs, ensuring direct reports have a personal development plan.
• Motivate the team to encourage positive behaviours within department, which support the values of Terberg DTS and the wider group.
• Encourage and exhibit behaviours within the function that support the values of the business and that create an environment where mutual trust and respect are encouraged.
• Effective succession and resilience planning to develop and retain team members, whilst delivering on pipeline planning for backfill positions.

Critical Skills Required

• Proactive and self-motivated with a hands-on approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels.
• Committed to driving a zero-incident culture.

Critical Knowledge Required

• Strong knowledge of UK SHEQ legislation and ISO management systems, particularly 14001, 9001, 45001 and work within a Company or Organisation that is Compliant in these areas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant SHEQ management software.

Qualifications and Experience required

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a SHEQ leadership role ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or automotive sectors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.

Desirable

• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
• Environmental or Quality-specific certifications.
• Experienced with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.