Overview
Company Overview: Recruiting fot a leading manufacturer and retailer of bespoke interior mouldings, including skirting boards, architraves, and window boards. Our mission is to provide high-quality, customized products to both trade professionals and the public.
Summary
The Quality & Health & Safety Manager will establish, lead, and continuously improve practical systems that secure product consistency, legal compliance, and a safe workplace. The role combines strategic system building with hands-on involvement across operations. The successful candidate will own the Quality and Health & Safety functions and play a key part in the company transformation.
Responsibilities
* Quality Management and Continuous Improvement
o Design, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO principles, scaled to the company\'s needs.
o Drive a culture of continuous improvement focused on process discipline, data integrity, and prevention of recurring issues.
o Conduct structured root cause analysis using professional methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, PDCA) and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
o Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that reflect actual operations.
o Manage quality data, including complaints, non-conformances, reworks, and returns, and translate findings into measurable actions.
o Own the Quality Register and ensure closure of all NCRs and CAPA actions within agreed timeframes.
o Carry out internal audits and coordinate external audits and certifications.
o Promote a process-first approach where improvement is achieved through structure, not blame.
* Health & Safety Management
o Act as the company\'s competent person for Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and HSE guidance.
o Maintain and update Risk Assessments, including Fire Risk, COSHH, and task-specific assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
o Oversee council permits and compliance for wood coating operations, including VOC and particulate controls, MDF usage, and waste management.
o Manage statutory inspection and testing programmes, including LEV systems (dust and spray booth extraction), forklift LOLER checks, and other regulated plant.
o Coordinate occupational health surveillance, including lung function and hearing tests, ensuring records are current and compliant.
o Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions using structured root cause analysis, driving permanent corrective actions.
o Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, maintaining readiness for HSE or FSC external audits.
o Build a proactive, prevention-led safety culture with clear accountability across all departments.
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years\' experience in a Quality or Health & Safety management role within a manufacturing environment.
* Proven track record of implementing at least one full QMS from inception to successful ISO 9001 or BRC certification.
* Strong technical expertise in continuous improvement and root cause methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, PDCA).
* In-depth understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
* Demonstrated ability to build structured systems, drive process culture, and influence behavioural change.
* Hands-on, decisive, and motivated by results rather than routine.
If you are passionate about creating a safe work environment and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply today!
Job Details
* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
* Pay: £42,000.00 per year
Benefits
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience
* Quality or Health & Safety management: 5 years (required)
Work Location
In person
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