Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary

About the Role
Are you ready to improve and innovate our SHEQ and sustainability strategy to drive safe, ethical, and environmentally responsible practices in the pallet pooling industry? We are looking for a proactive and collaborative SHEQ & Sustainability Manager to join La Palette Rouge. In this hands-on leadership role, you will work closely with all LPR functions to drive operational efficiency, manage risks, lead sustainability initiatives, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction, all while aligning with Europe LPR guidelines and processes. You will create a high-performing team culture, oversee SHEQ and sustainability compliance, manage quality systems, and champion safety, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a workforce passionate about making a positive environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder & Sustainability Engagement: Support local functional and leadership teams to meet Safety, Hygiene, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), and sustainability standards. Promote sustainability awareness and embed responsible practices throughout the business. Maintain strong customer relationships and address non-conformities promptly. Define and review annual SHEQ and sustainability objectives in line with country strategy.
Quality Management System Oversight: Implement and maintain ISO 9001-compliant processes. Support teams in rolling out procedures and ensuring efficiency. Organise and participate in internal and external audits, managing corrective actions. Address customer claims to ensure satisfaction.
Driving Operational Efficiency: Monitor KPIs such as pallet quality, incident rates, and on-time delivery, and implement improvement actions. Support supplier, manufacturer, and customer audits. Assess product quality to meet LPR and customer requirements.
Health, Safety & Environmental Monitoring: Plan and oversee SHEQ risk analysis for office and depot locations. Ensure safety and environmental procedures are followed by employees and service providers. Oversee training to maintain compliance with safety, health, and environmental rules.
Compliance & Certifications: Maintain group and local certifications including PEFC, ISPM 15, Ecovadis, and ISO 9001. Ensure readiness for external audits and train teams on compliance requirements.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Sustainability: Develop and implement local CSR and sustainability action plans aligned with European priorities. Support and monitor sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction and circular economy efforts. Participate in CSR-related audits and deliver sustainability-focused training to employees. Manage the budget dedicated to actions for reducing LPR UK's carbon footprint. Monitor and report on sustainability performance metrics including environmental impact reduction and resource efficiency. Consolidate overall progress on carbon reduction versus targets for LPR UK. Report to the LPR Division on local actions. Support operational and management teams in understanding sustainability concepts and implementing CSR actions. Roll out training actions to raise awareness of sustainability topics for all LPR employees, such as Climate Fresk workshops and internal team sessions.

Experience
Previous experience in a SHEQ role, ideally in logistics, manufacturing, or related industries. Proven track record in developing and implementing SHEQ plans and conducting audits. Familiarity with ISO standards and accreditation processes. Experience supporting supplier, manufacturer, and customer audits.

About you
Proactive and results-driven with strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Passionate about safety, quality, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the UK.

Qualifications
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety regulations and environmental standards. NEBOSH or equivalent SHEQ-related qualification is desirable. Internal auditor certification preferred. Familiarity with carbon footprint calculation methodology. Knowledge of the PEFC standard is a plus.