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We’re looking for a subject matter expert to lead ISO management and Health & Safety to fulfil the role of a Safety & Quality Manager within the South.
You’ll be the go-to authority on quality, health and safety, environment and energy management requirements—setting standards, coaching managers, and ensuring our sites meet UK legislation and company compliance at all times. You’ll also take a particular lead on safety at our Distribution Centre and deputise for the Head of Safety, Quality, Environment and Facilities Management when required.
Key Responsibilities
* Document and manage processes for ISO systems (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 or equivalent) and maintain the register of legislation to meet standard requirements.
* Lead accident/incident management: ensure thorough investigation, reporting (including to enforcing authorities and insurers where required), and preventive learning dissemination.
* Provide leadership and SME support to managers at all levels on H&S, new location fit-out, maintenance/repair, training, and reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabled colleagues.
* Represent the company on H&S matters with external stakeholders (customers, Environmental Health Officers, Fire Authority) and during audits/customer questionnaires.
* Collaborate with Legal and insurers to provide information relating to employee liability insurance claims.
* Own fire risk assessments for new, refurbished, or relocated sites; complete local fire risk assessments and review them regularly.
* Conduct root cause analysis and risk assessments; support all business areas in achieving a positive safety culture.
* Close out or assign remedial actions from internal compliance audits; manage i‑auditor templates and safe systems of work; maintain department information on the intranet.
* Manage and minute H&S consultation meetings across business areas; ensure KPIs and process expectations are met.
Qualifications
* Strong H&S operations background with customer focus; able to influence at all levels and work autonomously.
* Proven project management and stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external regulators/customers.
* NEBOSH Certificate (Diploma/British Safety Council Diploma desirable); expert knowledge of H&S and fire legislation; practical fire risk assessment experience.
* Hands‑on with ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, 50001 (or equivalents).
* Confident communicator and trainer; clear, actionable problem‑solving using data and statistics.
* IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email); familiar with i‑Auditor (training available).
Benefits
* Company Car Scheme
* Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
* Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme
* Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years); you can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave
* Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one
* Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
* Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Quality Assurance
Industry: Wholesale
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