Environment, Health and Safety Manager

SHEQ Manager (12 month FTC)

Horsham

Permanent

£50,000

A leading UK industrial processing organisation is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to join their Horsham site on a 12 month FTC. This is a key, site-based role supporting a busy operation of around 68 employees, where you will work closely with the Site Manager and central function to ensure high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and quality systems across complex processing activities.

The SHEQ Manager will be:

• Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-wide SHEQ systems, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and corporate standards
• Driving health & safety performance across high-risk operations, including mobile plant, moving machinery, hazardous substances, and working at height
• Acting as the primary contact for regulatory bodies, managing environmental permits, reporting requirements, and site audits
• Embedding a strong compliance culture through training, coaching, and regular engagement with site teams, contractors, and stakeholders

The SHEQ Manager will have:

• A recognised health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate) and strong working knowledge of UK legislation
• Proven experience managing SHEQ within an industrial, processing, or operational environment
• Demonstrable expertise in environmental compliance, including permit management and regulator engagement
• Strong communication, analytical, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive improvement and challenge effectively at all levels

Vacancy Reference: PR/029197

Vacancy Owner: Mike Roebuck | mike.roebuck@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 1296 611328 | (+44) 7967 308455