SHEQ Lead

SHEQ Lead (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)

£38,000-£45,000 DOE

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading UK manufacturing organisation in the appointment of an experienced SHEQ Lead. This is a hands-on, site-facing role where you will take full ownership of Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards, ensuring robust compliance, continuous improvement, and strong engagement across a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding a proactive safety and quality culture across site operations. You will be responsible for driving consistency in standards, strengthening operational compliance, and ensuring all SHEQ processes are effectively implemented, monitored, and improved in line with UK legislation and ISO requirements.

This is not a formal management position, and you do not need previous team management experience. The focus is on strong operational SHEQ capability, confidence working on site, and the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.

While experience across both Health & Safety and Quality is ideal, we are open to candidates who are stronger in Health & Safety with some exposure to Quality processes, as long as there is a solid understanding and willingness to develop further in this area.

Key responsibilities:

Lead the implementation and ongoing development of SHEQ standards across site operations
Conduct risk assessments and develop Safe Operating Procedures to reduce and control workplace risks
Carry out regular site audits, inspections, and compliance checks in line with ISO standards and UK legislation
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, producing clear reports, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and practical SHEQ training to site employees and management
Chair and coordinate SHEQ meetings, ensuring actions are completed and standards are maintained
Monitor, analyse, and report on SHEQ performance data and KPIs across integrated management systems
Support internal and external audits, ensuring readiness for certification and compliance requirements
Work closely with operational leaders to embed a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement
Support environmental and sustainability initiatives including waste reduction and energy efficiency
Maintain accurate reporting through digital SHEQ systems and audit toolsThis is what you'll need:

Experience working within a similar role
NEBOSH certificate or working towards it
Experience with leading audits
Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levelsAnd this is what you'll get:

Competitive salary
Early finish on Friday's
Life assurance
Health and wellbeing programme