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SHEQ Manager

Greys Specialist Recruitment are recruiting a SHEQ Lead for a specialist industrial and environmental services business.

Burnley | Up to £55,000 basic + £6,000 car allowance
Based at Burnley HQ, with one national site visit per month

This is an opportunity for a practical SHEQ professional who enjoys working with people to solve operational challenges. You’ll help teams turn safety requirements into effective working methods, developing clear, workable controls and supporting their implementation.

The role offers a broad remit across safety, health, environment and quality, with a strong understanding of quality management particularly important. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you’ll maintain standards and identify improvements that make a difference to how the business operates.

What you’ll be doing

  • Maintain and improve integrated management systems covering ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
  • Lead audits, support certification and follow corrective actions through to completion.
  • Work with operational teams to resolve safety challenges, review RAMS and develop effective safe systems of work.
  • Investigate incidents and non-conformances, identify root causes and embed lessons learned.
  • Monitor contractor and supplier standards, deliver training and report SHEQ performance to leadership.
  • Coordinate occupational health and drugs and alcohol testing arrangements.
  • Develop emergency response and business continuity arrangements.
  • Provide SHEQ input to tenders, PQQs and client requirements.

What we’re looking for

  • Broad SHEQ experience within industrial, engineering, utilities or construction environments.
  • Strong knowledge of all three ISO standards, including practical experience of quality management.
  • Experience managing integrated systems, audits and certification, with an internal auditor qualification. Lead auditor training is desirable.
  • Experience coordinating occupational health and substance testing programmes.
  • IOSH membership, with CertIOSH or CMIOSH desirable.
  • The confidence to challenge unsafe practices, explain requirements clearly and help teams implement practical solutions.
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake one site visit per month nationally.

Desirable

  • A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.

The remainder of your working time will be based at the Burnley headquarters.

Apply with your CV for a confidential discussion or contact Max on 0161 327 3975/max@greyssr.co.uk


Location: Burnley | Salary: £45000 - £55000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 12/10/2026

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