Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality

Join Our Team and Lead the Way in SHEQ Excellence!

Are you a passionate leader who thrives on driving safety, health, environmental, and quality excellence? Do you want to make a real impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are searching for a Head of SHEQ to spearhead the Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) strategy across our three Keystone and IG Lintels sites. In this role, you’ll champion a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve and set new industry standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the charge in developing and executing an ambitious SHEQ strategy aligned with our company’s vision.
• Set strategic SHEQ goals and objectives, fostering an environment where continuous improvement thrives.
• Lead and inspire the SHEQ team, embedding a proactive and positive safety culture across the organization.
• Design and drive SHEQ policies and best practices to ensure full compliance across all sites.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
• Conduct in-depth safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, delivering clear action plans for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed SHEQ management systems into daily operations seamlessly.
• Track and analyse SHEQ performance metrics, identifying and implementing strategies for ongoing enhancement.
• Be the face of SHEQ excellence, liaising with external regulators, stakeholders, and certification bodies.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A strategic thinker, ready to drive SHEQ excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of SHEQ management experience, ideally in the construction or manufacturing industry.
• Deep expertise in SHEQ regulations and standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills – you know how to inspire and empower others.
• A proactive problem solver with excellent analytical abilities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexibility to travel regularly to our sites in Cookstown (NI) and Cwmbran (Wales).
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary & benefits package – we value and reward great talent!
• A leadership role with real influence – shape SHEQ strategy and drive impactful change.
• A forward-thinking company that values innovation, safety, and sustainability.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment, where your ideas and expertise are valued.
  
  

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and ready are to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.

Part of Keystone Group, Keystone Lintels is a market leading manufacturer of steel lintels. Founded in 1989, it is now a multisite manufacturing operation with locations in Swadlincote (South Derbyshire) and Cookstown (N. Ireland) to service both UK and Irish construction markets. It’s extensive and growing range of Hi-therm+ lintels, standard and special steel lintels, Brickslip lintels and windposts is award winning and celebrated throughout the industry.

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