Group SHEQ Manager

Permanent, Full Time

Location: West Yorkshire

As part of our continued growth and investment, we are looking to recruit an experienced Group SHEQ Manager to support all areas within The Valley Group.

Based at our Harden site, this is a key leadership role responsible for developing, implementing and continually improving the Group’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SHEQ professional to make a genuine impact within a growing manufacturing business, ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement and helping the Group achieve and maintain world-class standards.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of the Group’s SHEQ strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, customer requirements and recognised management standards.

You will be responsible for implementing, maintaining and continually improving ISO management systems and other recognised industry accreditations, ensuring the business is always prepared for certification audits, customer audits and supplier assessments.

You will work closely with senior management and departmental leaders to embed a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across the Group, while acting as the principal point of contact for all SHEQ-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement and continually improve the Group’s Integrated Management System (IMS). Lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of recognised management systems and industry accreditations.

Manage/Achieve compliance with standards including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), FSC® Chain of Custody, PEFC Chain of Custody, EcoVadis, SMETA/Sedex, Cyber Essentials and other customer or industry-specific requirements.

Plan and coordinate external certification audits, surveillance audits and recertification programmes. Lead customer, supplier and third-party audits, ensuring the business is fully prepared and professionally represented at all times.

Support customer visits, site audits and new business opportunities by presenting the Group’s management systems, compliance standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Conduct internal audits across all departments and Group companies, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring compliance.

Produce, review and maintain company policies, procedures, Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and other SHEQ documentation.

Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and non-conformances, implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.

Lead root cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.

Monitor SHEQ performance through KPI reporting, trend analysis and management reporting.

Manage document control, ensuring procedures, policies and records remain accurate, compliant and up to date.

Coordinate customer compliance questionnaires.

Lead environmental and sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, recycling programmes and environmental reporting.

Deliver Health & Safety inductions, toolbox talks and SHEQ training across the Group.

Provide practical guidance and support to managers and employees on all SHEQ matters.

Liaise with external bodies, certification organisations and regulatory authorities where required.

Keep abreast of changes in legislation, industry standards and best practice, ensuring the business remains fully compliant.

Promote a proactive culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in a SHEQ, HSEQ, Compliance or Quality Management role within a manufacturing environment.

Proven experience implementing, maintaining and continually improving ISO management systems. Experience preparing businesses for external certification audits, customer audits and supplier assessments.

Experience working with recognised management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSC®, PEFC, EcoVadis, SMETA/Sedex, Cyber Essentials or similar recognised standards.

Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and Quality Management principles.

Strong experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions.

Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis.

Confidence presenting to customers, certification bodies and senior management during audits and site visits.

The ability to influence, engage and build strong working relationships across all levels of the business. A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

If you’re an experienced SHEQ professional looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and where you can make a genuine difference across a dynamic manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to:

lee_white@thevalleygroup.com

Experienced Large Format Digital Printer

Permanent, Full Time

Location: West Yorkshire

The Role

Working at our Harden site on a double day shift, you will take full responsibility for operating the SwissQprint Kudu, ensuring all work is produced to the highest standards whilst meeting production schedules and customer deadlines.

This role requires someone with excellent technical ability, a strong eye for detail and a passion for producing outstanding print quality.

Key Responsibilities

Operating the SwissQprint Kudu UV flatbed printer.

Setting up and running production jobs efficiently.

Printing onto a variety of rigid and flexible materials.

Monitoring colour consistency and print quality throughout production.

Reading and interpreting job tickets and production instructions.

Loading and unloading substrates safely.

Carrying out daily maintenance and cleaning routines.

Troubleshooting print quality and machine issues.

Ensuring production targets and delivery deadlines are achieved.

Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.

Following all Health & Safety procedures.

Working closely with colleagues across production and finishing departments.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience operating large format digital printing equipment.

A thorough understanding of UV large format printing processes.

Excellent attention to detail and colour awareness.

Experience working to demanding production schedules.

A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to work independently.

Good organisational and communication skills.

A commitment to producing high-quality work every time.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to:

lee_white@thevalleygroup.com

Experienced Large Format CAD Operator, Zund/Kongsberg

Permanent, Full Time

Location: West Yorkshire

The Role

Working on our permanent late shift, you will take responsibility for operating our Zünd and Kongsberg digital cutting tables, producing high-quality finished components for a wide range of retail display and point-of-sale projects.

You will be experienced in working from CAD drawings and production files, ensuring products are manufactured accurately, efficiently and to the highest possible standards whilst meeting production schedules and customer deadlines.

This role requires excellent technical ability, strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of large format finishing and digital cutting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Operating Zünd and Kongsberg digital cutting tables.

Setting up and running production jobs efficiently.

Reading and interpreting CAD drawings, production tickets and cutting files.

Producing FSDUs, CDUs, retail display, POS and other large format display products to exact specifications.

Selecting the correct tooling and cutting methods for different substrates.

Performing routing, through-cutting, kiss-cutting, creasing and finishing operations.

Ensuring finished products meet the highest quality standards.

Carrying out routine machine maintenance and cleaning.

Troubleshooting machine or quality issues where required.

Ensuring production targets and delivery deadlines are achieved.

Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.

Following all Health & Safety procedures.

Working closely with colleagues across the print and finishing departments.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience operating Zünd, Kongsberg or similar digital cutting tables.

Experience working from CAD drawings and production files.

A strong understanding of FSDUs, CDUs, retail display, POS and other large format display products.

Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce consistently high-quality work.

Experience working to demanding production schedules.

A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to work independently.

Good organisational and communication skills.

A commitment to producing high-quality work every time.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to:

lee_white@thevalleygroup.com