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We work towards accelerating the decarbonisation of the waste we manage and the transition to a circular economy. Amid the current economic climate, we maintain focus on supporting and delivering on our stakeholder promise.
West London Waste is a small organisation with a close-knit, hardworking and high performing team. Our key values are Leadership, Empowerment, Agility, and Partnership. We are growing our team with innovative and proactive individuals who enjoy working a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and genuinely want to make a positive difference in our communities.
We look forward to hearing from you.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV, a covering letter and a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (unless otherwise indicated) by email to recruit@westlondonwaste.gov.uk.
Vacancies
SHEQ Manager (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)
Key Information
- Deadline: 30 May 2026
- Salary: P06
- Contract / Hours: Full‑time, 36 hours per week
- Location:
- Primary base: Abbey Road HRRC, Park Royal, NW10 7TJ
- Head Office: Unit 6, Britannia Court, The Green, West Drayton, UB7 7PN
- Pattern: Minimum 3 days/week on operational sites (including unannounced visits) and 1 day/week at Head Office
- Flexibility: Must be available to attend sites at short notice for incidents or inspections; occasional evening/weekend work
- Reporting to: Director of Operations & Contracts
- Budget: No direct budget; influences spend on training, equipment, corrective actions and audits
- Travel / Driving: Full UK driving licence required (multi‑site role)
Role summary
The SHEQ Manager leads Authority‑wide coordination of safety, health, environmental and quality systems across HRRCs, waste transfer stations and corporate functions. Working with site teams, contractors and leaders, the role drives legal compliance, audits and assurance, training, and the shift to digital reporting, while championing a safe, inclusive culture aligned to WLWA values.
Acting as the Competent Person, the postholder engages with the HSE, Environment Agency and local regulators, builds and maintains ISO‑aligned management systems (45001, 14001, 9001), and supports incident investigation and continuous improvement. The role provides expert leadership without line management of site staff; operational accountability remains with line managers and legal accountability with the Managing Director and the Authority.
See the full job description.