Job Description

Job Summary/Overview

To lead, develop and continuously improve the company's Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management systems, with a view to consolidation of existing accreditations across 3 UK sites whilst ensuring full legal compliance, certification compliance and the promotion of a positive safety and quality culture throughout the business. The role is responsible for protecting employees, customers, business assets and reputation while supporting operational excellence, customer satisfaction and continual business improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the local QEHS Management System and tracking actions related to identified gaps and improvements and assist in maintaining the EMEA QHSE Management System.
• Consider formation of 1 QMS for all 3 sites incorporating full scope of activities and align with the EMEA QMS.
• Support the local team in implementing QEHS plans and activities throughout the year.
• Help provide QEHS tools, information, and training materials to support operational teams.
• Keep up to date with relevant QEHS requirements, requirements and laws and help communicate changes within the business.
• Support the planning and coordination of audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Gather and maintain monthly QEHS records and reports.
• Help review QEHS performance data and highlight trends or potential improvement opportunities.
• Attend QEHS meetings and contribute to group discussions when required.
• Assist in the development and delivery of internal quality and safety training materials.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Extensive knowledge, awareness and understanding of different relevant UK and EU regulations and of widely used international standards
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk/Audit Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Action and Result Oriented
• Planning and Prioritization
• Visible leader who promotes a culture of Quality, Safety and Accountability in line with our organizational values
• Builds credibility by rolling up your sleeves and being visible regularly in operational areas
• Leads by example rather than managing from reports
• Drives sustainable business performance through continuous improvement and risk reduction
• Comfortable with challenging poor practices and influencing change
• Teaches teams why Environmental and Health & Safety matters, not just issues a procedure
• Demonstrates and upholds fairness, consistency and teamwork

Required Qualifications

Degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational health & safety, quality management or related field is not essential but would be advantageous.

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor will be considered advantageous.

Fluent English language skills.