Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Officer | Staffordshire | + Benefits
Are you ready to take your Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) career to the next level in a fast-paced print and packaging manufacturing environment? Do you thrive in roles that combine problem-solving with strong communication and have a passion for ensuring compliance and continuous improvement?
This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of safety, quality, and environmental initiatives across a large facility. You will play a critical part in maintaining and enhancing the standards that ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations while enjoying support for further development of your qualifications and skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety
* Ensure the site complies with UK health and safety legislation and aligns with the wider group’s health and safety strategy.
* Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and inspections, reporting on health and safety performance.
* Drive a safety-first culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and a sense of ownership among the workforce.
* Manage and monitor Health & Safety systems, ensuring accurate reporting and timely resolution of hazards, incidents, and injuries.
* Lead the Health & Safety committee and ensure regular, productive meetings to maintain a proactive approach.
* Ensure all Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) are up-to-date and compliant.
* Liaise with relevant authorities, regulators, and external bodies to ensure ongoing compliance and improvements.
Quality Systems
* Oversee and improve all aspects of the company’s quality systems, including documentation, reporting, and ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 (2015), BRCGS Packaging Materials, and FSC certification.
* Ensure sensitive and effective management of quality issues, including supplier and customer relations in conjunction with the manufacturing team.
* Lead regular quality inspections and internal audits to ensure compliance, identify improvements, and implement corrective actions.
* Hold monthly quality meetings to review performance, set improvement objectives, and track progress.
* Record and analyse the cost of quality failures and implement strategies to reduce these costs over time.
Environmental Compliance
* Assist in ensuring the site meets environmental legislation and best practices in line with company policies.
* Support the continuous development of environmental initiatives to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and promote sustainability.
* Conduct environmental risk assessments and audits, ensuring all environmental aspects are compliant with regulations.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Proven experience in a similar Health, Safety, and Quality role, ideally within the print, packaging, or other manufacturing sectors.
* Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent qualification).
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with staff at all levels and external stakeholders.
* Experience with managing or auditing quality systems in a manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of ISO 9001.
* Strong analytical skills, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement in health, safety, and quality practices.
* Competent in using Microsoft Excel and Word for reporting and documentation.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Opportunity for further professional development and training.
* Company pension scheme.
* Be part of a forward-thinking team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
If you are enthusiastic about driving Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental initiatives and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss how this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations