SHE Lead

Our Business Selwood is the UK’s leading pump rental solutions company and part of the Workdry International Group, delivering reliable, tailored pumping solutions to the Water, Environmental and Construction sectors for over 70 years.

Our success is built on the strength of our people. Across our nationwide network of branches, we work together with honesty, respect and teamwork—sharing ideas, supporting one another and always striving to improve. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our people and the communities we work in get home safe every day, while our work helps protect vital resources for future generations.

It’s an exciting time to join Selwood as we continue to grow. We’re committed to investing in our people—developing the skills, knowledge and career opportunities that help our teams succeed and build long-term careers with us.

About The Role We are looking for a Health & Safety professional who has multi-site construction, manufacturing, utilities or water industry experience to join the team who look after branches across England, Wales and Scotland. This role will specifically be working with the pump and pipework installation teams across the South of England and Wales.

The SHE Lead will support in ensuring compliance with SHE legislation, standards, and best practices across their designated area. The SHE Lead will be embedded within their designated area and partner with senior stakeholders to ensure safe, sustainable, and legally compliant operations, fostering a positive SHE culture across all levels of the business.

This role plays a key part in maintaining ISO audits and certifications, conducting audits, and leading on risk management, incident investigations, and environmental compliance.

Main Responsibilities SHE Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure a safe workplace environment by supporting compliance with ISO requirements across their designed area .
• Develop, review, and maintain SHE policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Ensure all statutory obligations are met, including training, reporting, and regulatory compliance within their designed area .
• Conduct regular compliance reviews, audits, and site inspections to maintain SHE standards.
• Ensure that risk assessments for equipment, tasks, and environmental impacts are completed and regularly reviewed.
• Monitor and lead on waste management and pollution control.
• Support environmental reporting and compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary SHE contact for assigned area embedding yourself into the business unit.
• Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders within your designated area to support SHE initiatives.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practice and lessons learned across the business by p rovide regular feedback to the MD/ Head of SHE and senior management within your area on SHE performance.

Incident Investigation

• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented.
• Document and communicate findings to your key stakeholders , work ing in partnership to embed corrective action and prevent recurrence .
• Ensure designated area meets legal reporting requirements, including RIDDOR and environmental incident notifications.

Training & Communication

• Ensure effective communication of SHE updates, audit results, and improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and delivery of SHE training programmes within their area , ensuring consistency throughout the business.
• Ensure training records are maintained , and SHE awareness is promoted across all levels.
• Develop toolbox talks, safety bulletins, and environmental awareness campaigns.
• Plan travel effectively to maximise visibility and support for frontline teams.

Audits & Data

• Conduct internal audits and compliance checks, ensuring ISO requirements are met.
• Assist in external audits and accreditation assessments , engaging with external regulatory bodies, certification auditors, and industry groups.
• Support the MD/ Head of SHE and designated stakeholders in ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and support the wider team in implementing best practices.
• Use data insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Keep up to date with legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring Workdry remains compliant.

Qualifications And Skills Required

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or working towards).

• IEMA qualification or experience in environmental management.

• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification.

• Membership of IOSH or IEMA.

• Experience in construction, utilities, pump/plant hire, or manufacturing.

• Experience in supply chain safety and environmental compliance.

• Knowledge of UVDB accreditation, Network Rail PTS, and SharePoint.

• What we can offer you

• We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

• Competitive salary

• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)

• 25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays

• Holiday buying (up to an additional week)

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for yourself

• Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships

• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary

• Life assurance protection at 3 x salary

• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders

• Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.