Qhse Manager

Full job description

About the role…

We’re committed to excellence not just in what we do, but how we do it. With our HQ located in Beckton (London), we’ve been a leader in our world since 1970, with a steadfast commitment to quality, health, safety and environmental stewardship. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced QHSE Manager to help us uphold these critical standards and drive our culture of continuous improvement. As our Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, you’ll lead and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and programs that ensure the highest standards of QHSE compliance. You’ll play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of safety and sustainability, conducting regular audits, and leading by example.

Key responsibilities…

* Work with the Board to devise and deliver the full QHSE strategy.

* Act as a responsible person for all QHSE matters across the company.

* Lead the continuous improvement of QHSE policy and governance arrangements to ensure compliance with legislation, minimise risk and support company requirements.

* Ensure management controls are in place so that everyone is aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities.

* Ensure accidents and incidents are investigated, reported and reviewed as necessary, making recommendations where appropriate and filing any statutory reports (RIDDOR) with the authorities, including liaison with HSE/local environmental health.

* Ensure the RAMS and COSHH matrices are kept up to date; ensure all assessments are periodically reviewed.

* Responsible for ensuring that health surveillance is carried out on an annual basis.

* Support communication and consultation on QHSE issues. Run or assist with companywide campaigns and initiatives for the positive promotion of health, safety and wellbeing.

* Responsible for the QHSE Committee and expert resources such as first aiders.

* Identify trends and emergent health, safety and wellbeing issues.

* Responsibility for UKCA/CE marking for relevant equipment.

* Review company IMS procedures, SOPs and ensure consistent application of these across the company.

* Maintain the register of relevant legislation, standards and documents, as required by ISO standards.

* Responsibility for all document management and controls for all areas covered by the IMS.

* Review and report on the corrective action and non-conformity reporting for all areas covered by the IMS.

* Implement and review internal audit programme for all areas of the company covered by the ISO standards.

* Coordinate external audits by NQA, Achilles and major customers.

* Develop/review carbon reduction plan to meet our objectives.

* Maintain the impacts/aspects register for all chemicals/oils and emission processes.

* Maintain current knowledge of trends and emergent issues in environmental matters.

* Develop strategies to reduce our impact upon the environment.

What we’re looking for…

* Relevant qualification/certification - eg NEBOSH; IOSH; etc.

* 5-10 years proven experience in QHSE management (mid-senior management) within construction/manufacturing

* Demonstrable experience of delivering QHSE improvements.

* Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles.

* Proficiency in project management software and MS Office Suite.

Experience:

* QHSE: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person