HSEQ Lead

We’re supporting a large, operationally complex waste and recycling organisation to recruit a newly created HSEQ Lead for a multi-site role across Cheshire.

This is a hands-on, site-based position, split 50% Health & Safety and 50% Environmental, supporting a growing HSEQ function during a period of change and investment. The role also includes coaching and managing a small team of two supervisors, making it ideal for someone ready to step into a more senior, influential position.

Crucially, the business is happy to train the right candidate on either the Health & Safety or Environmental side, provided you bring strength in one discipline and the appetite to develop the other.

HSEQ Lead – Multi-Site Role

Cheshire | Waste & Recycling | Up to £47,000 + Benefits

The Role
The HSEQ Lead role has been created to strengthen on-site leadership across Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality activity while working closely with the HSEQ Manager.
You’ll spend the majority of your time on site, supporting day-to-day operational activity, leading compliance standards, and driving continual improvement across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities
 
Provide HSEQ leadership and support across multiple operational sites in Cheshire
Coach, support and manage two HSEQ Supervisors
Review and ensure compliance with permits and environmental permissions
Oversee waste storage, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste
Ensure correct waste classification and waste transfer processes
Control and management of chemicals and COSHH
Environmental impact assessment, control measures and monitoring
Spill prevention planning and spill response management
Conduct site inspections, audits and safety walks
Lead and support site inductions
Investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root cause and corrective actions
Review and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Support the implementation and embedding of the HSEQ management system
Build strong working relationships with site managers and operational teams  
Key Risk Areas
 
Pedestrian and vehicle movements
Waste storage and associated fire risk
Environmental spills and incidents
Fixed plant and machinery within an MRF environment
Power isolation and machinery safety
Some exposure to CDM environments  
About You
 
Recognised Health & Safety or Environmental qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IEMA or equivalent) – essential
Experience in either Health & Safety or Environmental management within an operational environment
Background in waste and recycling preferred; manufacturing, utilities or construction also considered
Comfortable working in a multi-site, hands-on role
Confident engaging with operational teams and leading by example on site
Willingness to be trained and develop across the full HSEQ remit
Organised, practical, and proactive approach  
Location & Working Pattern
 
Multi-site role across Cheshire (based at the site closest to home)
Regular travel between sites (pool car provided)
Mileage paid at 45p per mile
One day per week working from home
40-hour week with flexible start and finish times  
Salary & Benefits
 
Up to £47,000 per annum, depending on experience
Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
Discount and salary-extras scheme
Approx. 26 days annual leave
On-site canteen, tea and coffee facilities  
Why Apply?
 
Newly created role with genuine influence and visibility
Balanced Health & Safety and Environmental remit
Opportunity to lead and develop a small team
Business investing heavily in HSEQ systems, training and people
Supportive, flexible and operationally engaged culture