SHEQ Management Systems Specialist

Job description

SHEQ Management Systems Manager – Upper Tier COMAH

Location: Runcorn

Salary: Up to £55,000

Working Pattern: Primarily On-Site

Type: Permanent

An established UK industrial manufacturing business is seeking a SHE Management Systems Manager to lead and develop Safety, Health, Environmental and Industrial Quality (SHEQ) management systems across its UK operations.

This is a site-based role focused primarily on the Rocksavage facility, with gradual integration of a second site. The position plays a critical role in ensuring ISO compliance, legal adherence, audit readiness and consistent SHEQ standards across the business.

The role reports into the UK SHE & Regulatory Manager and offers strong long-term growth potential within the SHE function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining integrated ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Owning and delivering the internal audit programme
• Acting as the focal point for external audits (certification bodies, insurers and third parties)
• Monitoring UK SHE legislation and conducting horizon scanning for regulatory changes
• Managing corporate compliance software systems
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual SHEQ performance reports
• Analysing data relating to incident investigation, change management and audit effectiveness
• Supporting site initiatives including Safety Walks, training days and risk assessments
• Developing and updating SHEQ procedures and industrial quality documentation
• Ensuring consistent SHEQ standards across UK operations

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or NVQ Level 6 in Health, Safety or Environmental Management
• NEBOSH qualification (essential)
• Lead Auditor trained (IRCA or equivalent preferred)
• Proven experience implementing and managing ISO-based SHE management systems
• Strong knowledge of UK SHE legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Experience within chemicals or COMAH environments (upper-tier preferred, lower-tier considered)
• Highly organised with strong analytical and reporting skills
• Confident communicator able to engage at all organisational levels
• Proactive, detail-oriented and capable of driving compliance initiatives

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Runcorn

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English