Details:
- Salary: £42,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: NE33 South Shields South Tyneside
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Job Title: SHEQ Lead
Location: Dual Site – North Shields & South Shields
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Are you a proactive SHEQ Lead looking for an opportunity to make a real impact across multiple manufacturing sites? We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced SHEQ Lead to drive continuous improvement, compliance, and best practice across health, safety, environmental, and quality activities.
The Company
Our client operates within the manufacturing sector, supplying products and services to a diverse customer base across the UK. Thet are seeking a dedicated SHEQ Lead to support operational excellence and compliance initiatives.
The Role
As a SHEQ Lead, you will work closely with site management teams to promote a positive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support integrated management system standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and site reviews.
* Investigate incidents and support corrective actions.
* Develop policies, procedures, and improvement plans.
* Deliver toolbox talks, training, and SHEQ guidance.
* Support ISO standards, internal audits, KPI reporting, and compliance activities.
What we are looking for:
* IOSH Managing Safely qualified, with willingness to achieve NEBOSH certification.
* Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable.
* Strong communication, organisational, and influencing skills.
* Confident using Microsoft 365 and digital auditing tools.
* Able to work independently while building effective stakeholder relationships.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this SHEQ Lead role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for