Job Description
QHSE & Facilities ManagerKettering, Northamptonshire (multi-site)Full-time, 39 hours per week (Mon–Fri, with some flexibility required)£45000 P/AThe OpportunityAn established, market-leading organisation is seeking an experienced QHSE & Facilities Manager to join their operations team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving health, safety, environmental compliance and facilities management across multiple sites.From a recruiter’s perspective, this role would suit someone who has already operated at a similar level and is looking to take ownership of a varied, hands-on position within a dynamic business environment.You’ll oversee both strategic and day-to-day facilities operations, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient workplaces across office, warehouse and associated sites. Some travel between local sites will be required, along with occasional travel to a London location.Key Responsibilities
* Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation and environmental standards
* Lead on risk assessments, COSHH, fire safety and safe systems of work
* Manage audits, inspections and compliance reviews
* Investigate incidents and ensure RIDDOR reporting where required
* Promote a proactive health & safety culture across the business
* Facilities & Operations
* Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
* Manage contractors across cleaning, maintenance, security and other services
* Coordinate site improvements, refurbishments and relocations
* Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and waste management
* Manage facilities budgets, forecasting and cost control
* Leadership & Stakeholder Management
* Lead and develop a small on-site facilities team
* Deliver training, inductions and emergency response planning
* Chair regular H&S and facilities meetings
* Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external bodies
* Additional Duties
* Keyholder responsibilities, including out-of-hours response where required
* Oversight of fire risk assessments and remedial actions
* Support operational services such as reception, post, cleaning and site logistics
About You
* We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
* Proven experience in a QHSE and/or Facilities Management role (typically 5+ years)
* Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and compliance frameworks
* NEBOSH (Diploma or General Certificate) and/or IOSH qualification
* Experience managing multi-site operations (office and/or warehouse environments)
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Excellent organisational, project management and problem-solving ability
* Confidence working with budgets, reporting and data (Excel skills essential)
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable (but not essential)
* IWFM or equivalent facilities qualification
* Environmental or safety-related degree
* First Aid Trainer certification
* Experience with ISO standards
* Familiarity with CAD or space planning tools
What’s on Offer
* A varied and semi-autonomous role within a well-established organisation
* Opportunity to influence safety culture and operational improvements
* Exposure to multi-site facilities management
* Competitive salary and benefits package (available on request)
Interested? Please click apply.