Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager

Impact Recruitment Services; Leicester; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £59,000

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee rewards

Career development

Ownership of HSEQ function

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Services is seeking a Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager to lead the HSEQ function at a Leicester recycling and waste management site. You will drive health, safety, environmental and quality compliance and partner with the Operational Management Team to uphold high standards.

The role requires senior HSEQ experience in a busy operation, NVQ4/OHS and an IEMA Environmental Management certificate, with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Senior HSEQ/Health & Safety role in a busy operation.
• Experience in waste/recycling or similar industry preferred.
• NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health & Safety Practice or equivalent.
• IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for HSEQ across the site, acting as the primary point of contact for health, safety, environmental and quality matters.
• Monitor site operations to ensure compliance with environmental permits, company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Carry out regular site inspections, identify areas for improvement and provide clear reports and recommendations.
• Investigate and report on accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage and maintain ISO systems, documentation and associated processes.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits, ensuring actions are followed through to completion.
• Lead HSEQ meetings and committees, monitoring actions and driving continuous improvement.
• Coordinate HSEQ training, maintain training matrices and deliver internal health and safety training where required.
• Work closely with operational teams to promote a positive health and safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours.
• Liaise with regulators, enforcement agencies, suppliers and external stakeholders on HSEQ matters.
• Support the development and performance of first-line management and direct reports.
• Produce regular HSEQ reports and provide clear updates to the Operational Management Team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health & Safety Practice

IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager to join a well-established recycling and waste management business based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the HSEQ function at a busy MRF site, working closely with the Operational Management Team to ensure high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality are maintained.

Location: Leicester

Salary: £59,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

Duties:

• Take overall responsibility for HSEQ across the site, acting as the primary point of contact for health, safety, environmental and quality matters.
• Monitor site operations to ensure compliance with environmental permits, company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Carry out regular site inspections, identify areas for improvement and provide clear reports and recommendations.
• Investigate and report on accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage and maintain ISO systems, documentation and associated processes.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits, ensuring actions are followed through to completion.
• Lead HSEQ meetings and committees, monitoring actions and driving continuous improvement.
• Coordinate HSEQ training, maintain training matrices and deliver internal health and safety training where required.
• Work closely with operational teams to promote a positive health and safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours.
• Liaise with regulators, enforcement agencies, suppliers and external stakeholders on HSEQ matters.
• Support the development and performance of first-line management and direct reports.
• Produce regular HSEQ reports and provide clear updates to the Operational Management Team.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have proven experience in a senior HSEQ, Health & Safety, Environmental or Quality management position.
• Have experience working within a busy operational environment, ideally within waste, recycling, manufacturing, FMCG or a similar industry.
• Hold an NVQ Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety Practice or equivalent.
• Hold an IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management.
• Have a strong understanding of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Have experience with ISO management systems, audits and compliance.
• Be confident challenging unsafe behaviours and influencing teams at all levels.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Be confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Be flexible to support the operational requirements of the business, including occasional travel to another Leicester site.

Benefits:

• £59,000 salary.
• 33 days annual leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee rewards and discount scheme.
• Supportive working environment.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the HSEQ function within an established business.