Head of Health, and Safety

  • Dungannon
  • Reed

Head of SHEQ



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  • Annual Salary: Competitive (to be discussed)
  • Location: Dungannon
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Head of SHEQ to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering and maintaining a robust SHEQ performance regime company-wide. This role involves leading all aspects of SHEQ performance, ensuring continuous improvement to our in-house standards, systems, and procedures, implementing legislative compliance, and best practices across our multidisciplinary team.


Day-to-day of the role:


  • Provide strategic leadership and vision in SHEQ for the company's global operations, ensuring compliance in all areas.
  • Deliver and maintain a SHEQ change programme to develop a positive culture across the organisation.
  • Engage and support directors and managers to create and maintain a vibrant health and safety culture.
  • Implement initiatives, campaigns, and new processes to drive continual improvement of safety, health, environment, and quality.
  • Develop and use metrics to measure and drive improvement in the business, setting KPIs for the SHEQ team.
  • Develop, review, and update all SHEQ strategies, policies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Lead the certification process for ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 standards.
  • Manage and lead all incident investigations and ensure effective inspection and internal audit plans.
  • Provide direct leadership to the company's SHEQ team.
  • Develop, monitor and report on annual budgets for SHEQ.
  • Prepare regular reports on operational SHEQ performance.
  • Liaise with external bodies and stakeholders, including regulatory and professional organisations.


Required Skills & Qualifications:


  • NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) Level 6 in Occupational Safety and Health.
  • ISO Internal Auditor (desirable).
  • 10 years' experience in an operational SHEQ role, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior SHEQ role.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable ISO and/or OSHA standards.
  • Full understanding of legal HSE policy and guidelines.
  • Ability to translate strategic goals into objectives and pragmatic plans for the business.
  • Natural leadership style with the ability to motivate, inspire and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (as required).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven analytic, planning, and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.


Benefits:


  • Health Cash Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Discounted High Street, Gym Membership, and Insurance
  • Long Service Awards
  • Social Events
  • Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme