SHEF Manager

  • Permanent
  • Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 14th April 2026
  • Salary: £50000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH16810
  • Industry:
  • Location: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

A globally recognised manufacturing business is seeking an experienced SHEF Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Facilities operations across multiple UK sites, including Cleckheaton (where the role will be based), Ellesmere Port, Bridgend, Aberdeen, and Middlesbrough. This permanent role is standard days, 37.7 hours per week.

Salary & Benefits:

  • £50,000 – £55,000 (DOE)
  • 25 days holiday plus statutory and long service leave (1 extra day for every 5 years worked)
  • Discretionary double figure bonus
  • Fully site-based.

The appointed SHEF Manager will ensure compliance with legislation, maintain ISO 45001 and 14001 systems, and drive a proactive culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Key responsibilities include:

  • The SHEF Manager will be develop and maintain policies, procedures, and risk assessments, including COSHH.
  • Lead internal and external audits and lead corrective actions.
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental events with root cause analysis.
  • Oversee facilities compliance and contractor leadership across all sites.
  • Coordinate training, inductions, and toolbox talks to ensure workforce competence.
  • Maintain environmental permits, monitor waste, energy, and emissions.
  • Lead emergency preparedness, including fire safety and evacuation drills.
  • Produce regular performance reports and improvement plans for leadership.

Requirements:

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification
  • Experience managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems
  • Proven track record in health, safety, and environmental leadership within manufacturing or engineering
  • Experience in incident investigation and compliance audits
  • Knowledge of UK legislation and risk principles
  • Experience managing contractors and multi-site operations

Desirable:

  • Environmental qualifications such as IEMA
  • Internal auditor experience for ISO QMS systems

This is an excellent opportunity for a SHEF Manager looking to take ownership of multi-site operations and make a real impact. The SHEF Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and embedding a strong safety and environmental culture. If you are a skilled SHEF Manager seeking your next challenge, this role offers scope to lead and influence at all levels, reporting directly into senior leadership as a key SHEF Manager of the organisation.

 
 

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