TXM Recruit is working in partnership with a leading organization within the rail freight and maintenance sector to recruit a Compliance, Quality & Safety Manager for their Stoke depot.
This is a key leadership position focused on driving continuous improvement, championing a strong safety culture, and ensuring full compliance across a busy maintenance environment. You will play a pivotal role in shaping operational standards, influencing workforce behaviours, and supporting the long-term success of the depot.
The Role
As Compliance, Quality & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, and compliant operations across the site. You will lead from the front in developing a proactive safety culture, while overseeing audits, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will also support investigations, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures to ensure operational excellence and minimise risk.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development of a positive and proactive safety culture across the depot
* Ensure compliance and maintain certifications in line with ISO 9001, 45001 & 14001
* Manage and communicate Risk Assessments effectively to all staff
* Oversee COSHH Assessments and liaise with Procurement regarding new products
* Support incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented
* Produce detailed incident reports using internal systems
* Manage and deliver the local audit plan
* Ensure full adherence to the compliance matrix and safety standards
* Deliver local inductions for contractors, new employees, and visitors
* Line manage the site plant and maintenance team
* Support wider business projects and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
* Experience managing processes and responding to unplanned events
* Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance within a maintenance environment
* Experience auditing against ISO standards and accreditations
* Ability to interpret audit findings and produce clear reports
* Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
* Proven experience delivering continuous improvement programmes (LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)
* Experience implementing and rolling out changes to standards
Qualifications & Accreditations
* IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
* Lead Auditor accreditation
* IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
* Trained Risk Assessor
* Trained COSHH Assessor
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organization within the rail sector, where you will have real influence over safety, compliance, and operational performance. You'll be joining a business that values continuous improvement, employee engagement, and high safety standards, with the chance to make a tangible impact from day one.
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