At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SHEQ standards, conduct audits, and drive safety culture in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading UK manufacturing organisation committed to safety and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early finishes on Fridays, life assurance, and health programmes.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety and quality while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in SHEQ roles and NEBOSH certification or working towards it.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 45000 £ per year.
Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading UK manufacturing organisation in the appointment of an experienced SHEQ Lead. This is a hands-on, site-facing role where you will take full ownership of Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards, ensuring robust compliance, continuous improvement, and strong engagement across a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding a proactive safety and quality culture across site operations. You will be responsible for driving consistency in standards, strengthening operational compliance, and ensuring all SHEQ processes are effectively implemented, monitored, and improved in line with UK legislation and ISO requirements.
This is not a formal management position, and you do not need previous team management experience. The focus is on strong operational SHEQ capability, confidence working on site, and the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels. While experience across both Health & Safety and Quality is ideal, we are open to candidates who are stronger in Health & Safety with some exposure to Quality processes, as long as there is a solid understanding and willingness to develop further in this area.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation and ongoing development of SHEQ standards across site operations
- Conduct risk assessments and develop Safe Operating Procedures to reduce and control workplace risks
- Carry out regular site audits, inspections, and compliance checks in line with ISO standards and UK legislation
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, producing clear reports, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and practical SHEQ training to site employees and management
- Chair and coordinate SHEQ meetings, ensuring actions are completed and standards are maintained
- Monitor, analyse, and report on SHEQ performance data and KPIs across integrated management systems
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring readiness for certification and compliance requirements
- Work closely with operational leaders to embed a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement
- Support environmental and sustainability initiatives including waste reduction and energy efficiency
- Maintain accurate reporting through digital SHEQ systems and audit tools
This is what you'll need:
- Experience working within a similar role
- NEBOSH certificate or working towards it
- Experience with leading audits
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
And this is what you'll get:
- Competitive salary
- Early finish on Fridays
- Life assurance
- Health and wellbeing programme
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Join a leading UK manufacturing organisation that prioritises a proactive safety and quality culture, offering a competitive salary and benefits such as an early finish on Fridays and a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme. With a focus on employee growth and development, this role provides the opportunity to influence and engage teams at all levels while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Quality standards in a dynamic environment.
