Interim SHEQ Consultant

Interim SHEQ Consultant – Competitive Salary – Centrally based in UK

The Interim SHEQ Consultant will support, lead and stabilise the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) function across our temporary traffic signal manufacturing facility and a 25-depot operational network across the UK & Ireland. The role will ensure full legal compliance, strengthen safety culture, standardise processes across depots, and prepare the business for audit readiness and future certification where applicable.

This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong leadership presence across manufacturing, engineering, logistics and field-based traffic management operations. The ideal candidate will be based between Leeds and Solihull to ensure effective coverage of our operational network, and comfortable with frequent travel to our depot locations, including sites in Ireland, as well as regular meetings at our Winsford office. 

Who we are:

SRL Traffic Systems is the UK and Ireland's leading manufacturer and supplier of mobile intelligent transport systems (ITS). We're a growing company, proud to be the only UK manufacturer offering both sale and hire of traffic light equipment.

What’s in it for you?

Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, this role is ideal for someone who has experience in this field, giving you the opportunity to consult on, lead and elevate the SHEQ function across the business including a 25‑depot UK & Ireland network, driving meaningful operational improvements. You’ll play a key part in strengthening safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, standardising processes, and preparing the business for future audits and certifications. With a strong hands‑on element, this position offers the chance to make a visible impact across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and field‑based operations ideal for someone who thrives on being out and about in the business influencing real change.

You will:

Have preferred experience within a Temporary Traffic Lights environment

Be NRSWA Supervisor qualified

Have strong Chapter 8 knowledge

Be confident in basic electrical fault-finding

Be a CSCS card holder

IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)

Possess strong leadership presence with the ability to remote manage

Be pragmatic and commercially aware

Be capable to influence depot managers and senior leadership

Have high organisation skills and a structured, thought-out approach

Be comfortable travelling extensively across UK & Ireland

Responsibilities include:

Lead compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM Regulations, PUWER, LOLER and associated UK & Irish legislation

Conduct risk assessments and review RAMS

Investigate incidents, near misses and RIDDOR reportable events

Deliver SHEQ briefings and toolbox talks

Ensure compliance with environmental legislation including waste electrical components, battery handling and disposal

Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems aligned with (ISO 9001)

Prepare the business for external audits (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001)

Conduct compliance audits across all 25 depots

Review the structured depot audit programme

Conduct SHEQ training needs analysis

Maintain legal registers and compliance trackers

Present SHEQ performance to the senior leadership team

Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable)

ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor

Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH desirable)

Environmental qualification (IEMA desirable)

Be based in commutable distance to Winsford.

What We Provide

Full comprehensive training and future development opportunities

Mobile Phone and Laptop to support you in your role

Access to ‘People Safe’ app, delivering emergency support whenever you need it, ensuring safety in all environments, including out of work

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays increasing with service

Auto enrolment to the company pension scheme, helping you plan for the future

Life Cover, providing financial protection for your loved ones

Virtual GP Service 24/7, all year round for you and your immediate family

Employee Assistance Programme including counselling service, to support you when you need it most

Loyalty Scheme starting from 1 years’ service

Free confidential financial, wellbeing and legal support through ‘Wisdom’

Earn £500 for referring new employees using our Referral Scheme (terms and conditions apply)

Ready to Build Your Future?

It only takes a few minutes to apply and take the first step toward a role where you can grow your expertise, make a real impact, and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Our recruitment process for this role will include a first stage teams interview followed by an in person interview at our Winsford office.

SRL Traffic Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments during the process if requested.