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SHEQ Manager | Colchester Area | Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance
£65,000 - £85,000 p/a
Colchester, Essex
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Are you an experienced SHEQ professional with a strong background in COMAH, process safety and leading health, safety, environmental and quality functions?
I'm recruiting for a SHEQ Manager to join an established organisation based at their Harwich site. This is a senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of the SHEQ function, driving a positive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and leading continuous improvement across a top-tier COMAH facility.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the site SHEQ strategy, acting as a key advisor to senior leadership and ensuring the business remains compliant with all relevant legislation, permits and industry standards.
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As The SHEQ Manager, You Will Be Responsible For
- Leading the SHEQ function and developing a strong culture of health and safety, compliance and continuous improvement
- Developing and implementing SHEQ strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Managing COMAH compliance, including Safety Reports, regulatory liaison and emergency response planning
- Overseeing HAZOP, Permit to Work (PTW), Management of Change (MOC), risk assessments and site audits
- Driving improvements across health, safety, environmental and quality systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 standards
- Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action plans to improve site performance
To be considered for the SHEQ Manager role, you will need:
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- Proven experience managing SHEQ within a top-tier COMAH environment
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a SHEQ leadership role
- Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations, process safety and environmental legislation
- NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma preferred)
- Experience with ISO management systems and auditing
- Knowledge of HAZOP, LOPA and SIL assessments
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk reduction
The Package Includes
- Salary up to £85,000
- Bonus scheme
- Car allowance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
If you're an experienced SHEQ Manager looking for a senior role where you can influence safety culture and operational excellence within a COMAH environment, please apply today.
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