SHE Lead

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.

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.

• 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.

• Act as the primary SHE contact for assigned area embedding yourself into the business unit.
• B uild 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.

• 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.

• 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…