MJ Church is a Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We undertake projects ranging from £100,000 to £60,000,000 in value for both public and private sector clients across a wide range of sectors as well as boasting a thriving waste management business expanding across the southwest and Wales.
Joining MJ Church is an exciting and challenging opportunity for candidates who are driven by results and achieving ambitious growth personally and professionally.
Who are MJ Church
MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £80 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.
Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.
The Role
As HSE Manager, you will support the delivery of effective Health, Safety and Environmental standards across MJ Church Recycling, with operational coverage across Waste Management, Wick Quarry and transport operations.
Reporting into the Group Head of HSE, the role will work closely with operational leaders and engage with relevant Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) members to support compliance, risk management and continuous improvement.
The role will focus on providing visible, practical and consistent HSE support, helping teams get the basics right while strengthening standards, behaviours and assurance across multi-site recycling, quarrying and transport activities.
Role Purpose
- Support the implementation of the Group HSE strategy within MJ Church Recycling operations.
- Provide competent HSE advice to waste management, quarrying and transport teams.
- Engage with the Group Head of HSE, operational managers, ELT and SLT members to escalate risks, share learning and support decision making.
- Provide line management, support and direction to HSE Advisor resources within MJ Church Recycling.
- Support the roll out, monitoring and improvement of Group minimum standards and critical risk controls.
- Promote a positive HSE culture that balances compliance, accountability and operational practicality.
- Support safe and environmentally responsible operations across transfer stations, recycling activities, quarrying, haulage and fleet operations.
Operational Delivery
- Maintain a regular visible presence across waste management sites, Wick Quarry and transport operations.
- Work directly with site, quarry and transport managers to ensure HSE standards are understood, implemented and sustained.
- Support operational teams in managing key risks including workplace transport, mobile plant, LOTOTO, lifting, traffic management, waste handling, quarry hazards and environmental controls.
- Monitor HSE performance, complete inspections and audits, and drive practical improvements focused on risk reduction and operational effectiveness.
- Coordinate HSE Advisor activities to ensure effective operational coverage, timely action closure and consistent support across MJ Church Recycling.
Who You Are
- NEBOSH General Certificate, NVQ Level 5/6, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent HSE qualification.
- Professional membership of IOSH, GradIOSH.
- Environmental qualification or experience supporting environmental compliance within operational environments.
- Experience in high-risk industries, where output and delivery our process driven.
- Experience in an HSE role within waste management, manufacturing, quarrying, transport, construction, materials handling or similar operational environments.
- Strong understanding of HSE legislation and the ability to apply it pragmatically in operational settings.
- Ability to influence managers, supervisors and frontline teams across multi-site operations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance or company vehicle
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme
- Regular opportunity to purchase discounted event tickets
- Occupational Health Support
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
