QHSE Manager
Reports to: Head of QHSE, UK&I
Location: London - Heathrow
Contract Type: Permanent
Introduction to role
Vanderlande is the global market leader in baggage handling systems for airports, and sorting systems for parcel and postal services. The QHSE Manager will be responsible for supporting teams in delivering high QHSE standards through proactive behaviours, engagement, policy deployment and the plan, do, check, act cycle for our strategic partners. You will have direct contact with the Vanderlande Management Team / Client H&S and Engineering managers / Subcontractors / All Vanderlande departments / Corporate QHSE Functions / Trade Union Representatives.
Role Responsibilities
The key elements of this role involve creating effective working relationships with all departments to ensure customer expectations are exceeded. You will manage the delivery of QHSE contractual obligations and other Vanderlande activities, with the aim of minimising QHSE risks. You will also be responsible for the continuous improvement of policies and procedures, while continuously learning and developing your professional capability.
Your responsibilities and activities will include:
To demonstrate Vanderlande’s QHSE credentials to its stakeholders through the appropriate management of risk and promotion of a partnership approach.
Maintain visible QHSE leadership and an operational presence throughout the business.
Lead, coach and develop the QHSE team to deliver agreed objectives and consistent ways of working.
Manage QHSE budget awareness to support delivery of objectives and demonstrate value for money.
Maintain key accreditations (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, CHAS).
Drive continuous improvement and positive QHSE behaviours in project delivery, working closely with the construction team and aligning with UK and global ways of working.
Ensure local legislation, QHSE training requirements and client requirements are embedded into ways of working at each location.
Support design safety compliance and help create a positive design legacy for those interfacing with our systems.
Produce QHSE dashboard information in line with monitoring and measurement processes and global requirements.
Prepare monthly and annual QHSE reports, KPIs and dashboards, including contributions to global reporting.
Lead QHSE management reviews and incident investigations, ensuring actions are captured and closed out.
Role Qualification and Skills
Previous management experience desirable and management of a team of HSE professionals.
Understanding of safety legislation / Level 6 NEBOSH or equivalent qualification
Communication skills at all levels within the business and clients.
Strong understanding of Machine Safety, CDM, and its application to support teams in achieving high standards
Practical HSE experience in either Construction or Engineering industries as a principal contractor or contractor and application of health & safety practices in a variety of working environments.
Experience in development & delivery of QHSE training packages such as Behavioral Safety, Inductions, Tool Box Talks, Safety Alerts, Incident Investigation & Risk Assessment (Instruction/teaching qualification associated to H&S desirable).
Experience with ISO 45001 / Internal Auditing qualification (Lead Auditor qualification – desired)
ISO 14001 Environmental Qualification – desired
ISO 9001 Quality Management Qualification - desired
Travel
Must hold a drivers license and be able / prepared to travel regularly to locations within the region and to Vanderlande office locations.
What we offer
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore, any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.

Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.
TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.
In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.