Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager

Impact Recruitment Services; Leicester Forest East; 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 & discount

Supportive working environment

Career development and training

Take ownership of HSEQ function

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Services is seeking a Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager to lead HSEQ at a busy Leicester site. You will own the function, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across safety, environment and quality.

The role requires experience in a senior HSEQ position within a busy operational setting, knowledge of UK HSE regs and ISO management systems, and strong leadership and reporting skills. Some travel to another Leicester site may be needed.

Qualifications

• Senior HSEQ, Health & Safety, Environmental or Quality management experience.
• Experience in busy operational environments (waste, recycling, manufacturing, FMCG).
• NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health & Safety Practice or equivalent.
• IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience with ISO management systems, audits and compliance.
• Ability to lead, influence and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own HSEQ across the site, acting as primary contact for health, safety, environmental and quality matters.
• Monitor compliance with permits, procedures and legislation.
• Conduct regular site inspections and provide reports and recommendations.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain ISO systems and documentation.
• Prepare for audits and support actions from audits.
• Lead HSEQ meetings and training programs.
• Collaborate with operations to promote a safe culture.
• Liaise with regulators, suppliers and stakeholders on HSEQ matters.
• Produce regular HSEQ reports for the Operational Management Team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health & Safety

IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management

Tools

ISO management systems

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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.