Are you an experienced leader who wants to take ownership of our Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental function? Managing a small QSHE team, you will help us implement better departmental structure whilst building our QMS and HSE systems processes. We are a multi‑site FMCG operation in Basingstoke. Please apply to learn more.
BASIC SALARY: Up to £45,000 depending on your relevant experience.
Benefits
* 22 days holiday
* Pension
Location
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Commutable Locations
Hook, Fleet, Farnham, Aldershot, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley, Alton, Andover, Thatcham, Newbury, Reading, Wokingham.
Why You Should Join Us
This is a brand new role: take on responsibility for the QSHE department, own it, and develop it with your knowledge and expertise. We are growing quickly in headcount and turnover, so it is an exciting time to join us and develop your career.
Job Description
As QSHE Manager you will be responsible for leading, developing and implementing our Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental and Compliance systems across both operational sites. You will oversee all compliance activities with initially two direct reports to ensure effective day‑to‑day quality, food safety and compliance. A significant part of this role will involve establishing and embedding processes, procedures, assessments and management systems across the business, supporting the company’s progression towards ISO certification and FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 accreditation. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring both strategic system development and operational management capability within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Team leadership and management
* ISO and food safety certification
* QHSE management systems implementation and development
* Health and safety and risk assessments
* Environmental and operational compliance
* Auditing and governance
Your Background
Essential Experience
* Experience in a senior level QSHE, technical or compliance management role within manufacturing, food production, beverage or an FMCG environment.
* Experience managing or supervising compliance/quality personnel.
* Experience implementing a QMS, procedures and compliance frameworks or at least heavily influencing and modifying.
* Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, health and safety and food safety standards.
* Experience preparing businesses for external audits and certification.
* Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
* Ability to manage priorities across multiple operational sites.
* Practical, hands‑on and solutions‑focused approach.
Desirable Experience
* Experience implementing ISO systems and/or FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000.
* NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent qualification.
* HACCP Level 3 or above.
* Lead auditor qualification.
* Experience within co‑packing or fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
The Company
We are a multi‑site FMCG operation and support our customers with a range of services including storage, e‑commerce fulfilment, contract packing, shrink sleeving, pick and pack, and distribution, letting you focus on selling, scaling, and being shelf ready. We already work with businesses of all sizes, from start‑up brands to global FMCG players, delivering tailored, no‑fuss logistics solutions.
Prospects
With business growth comes opportunity. People who work here wear many hats, but as the business expands, your opportunities are endless, including potential for progression and personal development. It will be difficult, but the rewards are there to be had.
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