Internal Auditor

Job description

Role Title: International HSE / SHEQ Internal Auditor

Location: United Kingdom (UK) & European Union (EU)

Travel: Extensive travel required (up to 50%)

Salary: £58-65K basic, company bonus, car mileage allowance, 4 x death in service, 25 days holiday and company contributory pension

The Role
Alcedo Selection is proud to be partnered with a global powerhouse in the distribution and processing of plastics and related materials for industry. We have been retained to secure a HSE/SHEQ Auditor who will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting audits across the organisation's European and UK operations. The position will be charged with ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) and Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies. Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, this role supports continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and operational excellence by assessing systems, processes, and controls aligned with international standards and by contributing to the ongoing development of group wide HSE policies and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution

Develop and execute risk-based audit plans across EU and UK sites.

Conduct HSE/SHEQ audits in accordance with internal audit methodologies and recognised international standards (e.g., ISO standards).

Evaluate the effectiveness of management systems.

Perform site inspections, interviews and documentation reviews.

Compliance & Risk Management

Assess compliance with EU and/or UK regulatory requirements and company policies.

Identify risks, non-conformities and improvement opportunities.

Evaluate control effectiveness and recommend corrective actions.

Policy Development & Continuous Improvement

Provide meaningful input into the development, review and enhancement of HSE and SHEQ policies, standards, and procedures.

Contribute insights from audit findings to support organisational policy improvements.

Promote best practices and standardisation across business units.

Support integration of HSE, Quality and Environmental management systems.

Reporting & Follow-up

Prepare clear, concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.

Communicate findings to stakeholders, including senior management.

Track and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong working relationships with site management and operational teams.

Collaborate with internal audit, compliance and operational teams.

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years' experience in HSE/SHEQ auditing or related roles.

Batchelor's Degree in a related discipline.

Experience of auditing or implementing ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent HSE qualification (or comparable EU/UK certification).

Membership in a recognised professional body (e.g., IOSH, IEMA, IRCA) is preferred.

Proven experience auditing within EU and UK regulatory environments is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Strong auditing and analytical skills.

Excellent report writing and communication ability.

High attention to detail and objectivity.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits.

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Fluency in English required; additional European languages are an advantage.

Personal Attributes
High integrity and professional ethics with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset who has a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-06-2026

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