HSE And Quality Team Leader

Adecco; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking an experienced HSE and Quality professional to manage day-to-day compliance and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must have a NEBOSH qualification and proven experience in a manufacturing environment. The role involves overseeing ISO standards, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a proactive safety culture. The position offers a competitive salary and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Health & Safety leadership, ideally within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
• Strong audit and compliance background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain compliance with ISO 45001 standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

ISO standards knowledge

Root cause analysis

Auditing skills

Leadership skills

Education

NEBOSH Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

Our Manufacturing client based in Sutton In Ashfield is seeking an experienced HSE and Quality individual to join their business on a permanent basis.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (30 minute unpaid daily break)

Salary: Up to £35k

Mission Statement: To manage the day-to-day Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance. The role will lead continuous improvement initiatives, maintain ISO certifications, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting standardisation across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Health & Safety (Primary Focus):

• Lead and maintain compliance with ISO 45001 standards.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant Health & Safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the site.
• Deliver H&S training and toolbox talks as required.

• Quality & Environmental (Secondary Focus):

• Maintain and improve ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and respond to internal and external Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives across departments.
• Supervise and support customer and internal audits.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained and ready for submission to relevant bodies.

Complaint Investigation & Resolution:

• Liaise with the Contracts Team to understand complaint context.
• Analyse production records and customer feedback.
• Conduct SCRA (Symptoms, Causes, Remedies, Actions) investigations.
• Provide traceability and resolution reports to stakeholders.
• Visit customer sites for investigations when necessary.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and develop the Quality team.
• Conduct interviews, onboarding, performance reviews, and manage attendance.
• Handle disciplinary and grievance procedures in line with company policy.
• Collaborate with HR and Occupational Health as needed.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Maintain calibration records and coordinate third-party testing.
• Ensure all compliance records are stored electronically and are audit-ready.
• Manage distribution and calibration of measuring equipment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Quality Manager, Production Team, and Group H&S to ensure standardisation and best practices.
• Represent the function in meetings and external events.

Key Relationships:

• Quality Manager
• Health & Safety Team
• Production Team
• Commercial Department
• British Standards Institute
• UK CARES
• Technical Committees
• Customer Project Interfaces

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• NEBOSH Qualification (Essential)
• Proven experience in Health & Safety leadership, ideally within a production or manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards
• Experience in root cause analysis, NCR management, and continuous improvement
• Strong audit and compliance background
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Technical Competencies:

• ARMA
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• PDIS
• Therefore
• CRM systems

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.