SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager

Location: Chatham, Kent

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive DOE

Make a Lasting Impact

Our Client is a growing manufacturing business specialising in high-quality metal finishing solutions and is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment. They are seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager who is ready to do more than maintain systems. This is an opportunity to shape them. This role offers genuine influence and visibility across the business. You'll become a key member of the management team, helping drive improvements in Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental performance, compliance, and operational excellence.

The Role

This is a hands‑on position within a busy manufacturing environment. You'll spend time on the shop floor, working closely with employees, supervisors, and managers to improve standards, strengthen compliance, and embed a positive culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits.
• Manage customer complaints, NCRs, and corrective actions.
• Drive reductions in defects, rework, and customer returns.
• Ensure legal compliance and best practice standards.
• Manage risk assessments, accident investigations, and safe systems of work.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and contractor management activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the business.
• Support environmental compliance, reporting, and performance improvements.
• Improve waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Develop practical sustainability and environmental improvement programmes.
• Champion operational excellence and workplace standards.
• Support 5S and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Drive behavioural and cultural improvements across the business.

About You

• Previous experience in a SHEQ, Quality, Health & Safety, or Compliance leadership role.
• Manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sector experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Experience leading audits and corrective action programmes.
• Ability to influence change and improve performance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• NEBOSH qualification.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Knowledge of COSHH, LOLER, and PUWER.

Application Questions

• Can you provide an example of a SHEQ improvement project you have successfully implemented within a manufacturing environment?
• Do you hold a NEBOSH qualification, Internal Auditor qualification, or similar SHEQ-related certification?

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who wants to make a genuine impact and leave a lasting legacy within a growing business.

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