Internal Auditor

Role Title - International HSE / SHEQ Internal Auditor
Location - Flexible within the European Union (EU) / United Kingdom (UK)
Extensive travel required (up to 50%)
Salary - £58 - 65K basic, company bonus, car milaege allowance, 4 x death in service, 25 days holiday and company contributary pension
The Role:
Alcedo Selection is proud to be partnered with a global powerhouse in the distribution and processing of plastics and related materials for industry. We have been retained to secure a HSE/SHEQ Auditor who will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting audits across the organisation’s European and UK operations. The position will be charged with ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) and Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, this role supports continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and operational excellence by assessing systems, processes, and controls aligned with international standards and by contributing to the ongoing development of group wide HSE policies and frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution
* Develop and execute risk-based audit plans across EU and UK sites.
* Conduct HSE/SHEQ audits in accordance with internal audit methodologies and recognised international standards (e.g., ISO standards).
* Evaluate the effectiveness of management systems.
* Perform site inspections, interviews and documentation reviews.
Compliance & Risk Management
* Assess compliance with EU and UK regulatory requirements and company policies.
* Identify risks, non-conformities and improvement opportunities.
* Evaluate control effectiveness and recommend corrective actions.
Policy Development & Continuous Improvement
* Provide meaningful input into the development, review and enhancement of HSE and SHEQ policies, standards, and procedures.
* Contribute insights from audit findings to support organisational policy improvements.
* Promote best practices and standardisation across business units.
* Support integration of HSE, Quality and Environmental management systems.
Reporting & Follow-up
* Prepare clear, concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.
* Communicate findings to stakeholders, including senior management.
* Track and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Build strong working relationships with site management and operational teams.
* Collaborate with internal audit, compliance and operational teams.
Experience and Qualifications
* Minimum 3+ years’ experience in HSE/SHEQ auditing or related roles.
* Batchelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
* Experience of auditing or implementing ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent HSE qualification (or comparable EU/UK certification).
* Membership in a recognised professional body (e.g., IOSH, IEMA, IRCA) is preferred.
* Proven experience auditing within EU and UK regulatory environments is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong auditing and analytical skills
* Excellent report writing and communication ability
* High attention to detail and objectivity
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* Fluency in English required; additional European languages are an advantage
Personal Attributes
High integrity and professional ethics with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset who has a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement