SHEQ Manager


Company:	New Appointments Group Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chatham, ME4 6PN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job title:

SHEQ Manager

Location: Chatham

Salary: £45,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

The role:

We are looking for a proactive, practical and confident SHEQ Manager to play a key role in improving standards across the site. You will be responsible for strengthening quality, health & safety, environmental and compliance processes, while working closely with teams across the business to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits:

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annul leave increasing with service

Christmas shutdown

Key responsibilities would be to:

Maintain and improve the QMS.

Lead internal and external audits.

Manage customer complaints, NCRs and corrective actions.

Drive reductions in defects, reworks and customer returns.

Manage risk assessments, SSOW and accident investigations.

Oversee contractor management and inductions.

Drive employee engagement.

Support the future development of the EMS.

Champion workplace standards and best practices.

Support 5S and operational excellence initiatives.

Experience and skills required:

Previous experience in a SHEQ, HSEQ or Compliance leadership role.

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001.

Good working knowledge of health & safety compliance and legislation.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

Wants to make a genuine difference within a growing business.

Passionate about building and improving systems.

Confident challenging poor standards in a constructive way.

Desirable

NEBOSH qualification

Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.

Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.

This is a hands-on, improvement-focused role, with regular time spent on the shop floor.

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on 01304 806053 or email

e.gawn@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

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