SHEQ Officer

Posted 21 August 2025
Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum
LocationCookstown
Job type Permanent
Discipline Environmental, Health & Safety
ReferenceSG11511_1755793188

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading manufacturer specialising in innovative building solutions to recruit a SHEQ Officer.

This is a hands-on role, reporting directly to the Production Manager, where you will be instrumental in delivering the SHEQ strategy and embedding a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the business.

In your new role:

  • Promote Health & Safety across the site, challenging unsafe behaviours and driving a positive culture
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, company standards, and ISO certifications (ISO 9001 & 14001)
  • Lead incident investigations, carrying out root cause analysis and ensuring lessons learned are applied
  • Deliver detailed risk assessments and internal audits to maintain safe working practices
  • Develop and implement SHEQ policies and procedures in line with business objectives
  • Manage and maintain the H&S training matrix, delivering inductions and supporting toolbox talks
  • Support and deliver SHEQ improvement projects, driving efficiencies and cost savings
  • Embed robust quality control processes across manufacturing and technical functions
  • Engage with all levels of the organisation, collaborating with senior stakeholders and external bodies

What you will need to succeed:

  • Experience in a SHEQ or equivalent role
  • NEBOSH General Certificate
  • Working knowledge of safety regulations in the UK and Ireland
  • IT and numeracy skills (MS Office)
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Knowledge of auditing, risk assessments, and incident management

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

  • Degree in Health & Safety, Quality, or a related discipline.
  • Experience within the manufacturing industry
  • Prior experience auditing against ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
  • Other relevant Health & Safety certifications

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.