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SHEQ Officer
Location: Leeds, LS10
Salary: £35,000 per year
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Pattern: Flexitime, with some national travel required
About the Role
The SHEQ Officer plays a key role in promoting a culture of safety, health, environmental awareness, and quality compliance across the organisation. This position supports operational teams by ensuring adherence to regulations, running audits and inspections, managing risk mitigation processes, and delivering training.
Key Responsibilities of the SHEQ Officer
Conduct regular SHEQ audits, risk assessments, and site inspections across the UK
Investigate accidents, incidents, near-misses, and quality non-conformances
Recommend and follow up on corrective and preventative actions
Deliver SHEQ training, inductions, and development sessions
Support engineering change processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Document, maintain, and improve internal processes and procedures
Promote a proactive, positive safety culture throughout the organisation
Support emergency preparedness and response planning
Liaise with external agencies, regulatory bodies, and contractors
Monitor environmental performance and advise on environmental protection practices
Conduct internal and external audits, including subcontractor assessments
Ensure best practice in compliance areas such as COSHH, LOLER, and PUWER
Facilitate SHEQ improvements through research, data, and analysis
Experience Required:
4–5 years’ experience in a similar SHEQ role within engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical sector
Relevant qualifications, minimum NEBOSH General Certificate
Strong working knowledge of UK HSE regulations and compliance standards
Ability to interpret engineering drawings (PDF and DWG)
Experience with non-conformance reporting and engineering change requests
Audit experience (internal or external) is beneficial
Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage workload
Willingness to travel nationally as required
Benefits
Company car
Extra day off for your birthday
24 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
Matched pension (5%)
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
If you would like to apply for the role of SHEQ Officer then please email your CV to or call Jade on (phone number removed)
Closing date is 28.12.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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