HSQE Manager

Addison Lee Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Life Insurance

Volunteer leave

Private Medical Insurance

Travel Insurance

Wellness Program

Cycle to Work

Annual Leave 33 days

Retail discounts

Training & Qualifications

Season Ticket Loans

Discounted cabs

Job summary

Addison Lee Group in London is seeking an experienced HSQE Manager to lead health, safety, quality and environmental standards across the business. You will provide expert advice to colleagues, managers, drivers and operations to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation.

Working across our network, you will promote a positive safety culture and support the delivery of safe, reliable services for clients, employees and drivers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Safety and Health or related field (desirable).
• NEBOSH certification.
• Experience formulating risk management strategies for multi-site operations.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HSQE standards across the business.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues, managers, drivers and operational teams to maintain a safe working environment.
• Promote a positive safety culture and support delivery of safe, reliable services across the group.
• Maintain ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems and ensure compliance.
• Oversee internal health, safety, quality documentation and policies.
• Conduct site safety inspections and audits; chair monthly Health & Safety meetings.

Skills

HSQE leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

People management

Education

Degree in Safety and Health

NEBOSH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Since 1975, Addison Lee has been at the heart of London’s transport network, delivering safe, stylish, and reliable journeys. As the capital’s leading passenger car, courier, and black taxi service, we take pride in setting industry standards.

Addison Lee – Giving London Life a Lift

Our strength lies in our employees and drivers – genuine, ambitious, united, and proud. We believe every journey should be more than just a ride, combining cutting‑edge technology with exceptional service to transform the experience for clients and drivers alike.

As part of ComfortDelGro Group, our reach extends beyond London, connecting a global private hire network of over 34,000 vehicles. Our network spans public transport, point‑to‑point services and business‑to‑business mobility solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity for millions of people every day.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSQE Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead and support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety standards across the business.

You will provide expert advice to colleagues, managers, drivers and operational teams, helping to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation.

Working collaboratively across the business, you will promote a positive safety culture and support the delivery of safe, reliable services for our clients, employees and drivers.

Salary

Up to £50,000

Location

Primary Location - Paddington, London with hybrid working (4 days office based - 1 day WFH)

Regular travel - Across our group locations: West Drayton office, William Road, Peterborough, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Chester and the Northwest of England.

Main Accountabilities

• Establish a collaborative, pragmatic HSQE function which keeps our internal staff (corporate and depot) safe.
• Maintain and develop ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems
• Manage and ensure that the provision of competent health, safety, quality (assurance).
• Ensure environmental site advice is sufficient and effective on all projects.
• Ensure effective assurance is in place, including inspections and leadership engagements.
• Promote safe behaviours, equipment, standards, and method of working across the business
• Create and develop company‑controlled documents policies and procedures.
• Maintain all H&S forms, risk assessments, method statements and toolbox talks.
• Perform site safety inspections reports and audits.
• Attend internal management and departmental meetings, forums and seminars for health and safety.
• Collate toolboxes talk and site inspection information from all departments, analysing and producing progress reports.
• Keep up to date with any changes to Health and Safety, Environmental legislation (British Standards and training requirements/standards).
• Chair monthly Health & Safety meetings, making strategic recommendations to improve HSQE.
• Oversee the credentials of subcontractors and engineers to the quality standards required.
• Monitor and evaluate performance against standards or agreed targets.
• Use audits, feedback loops and corrective action to ensure continuous improvement.
• Prioritise and escape issues resulting in non‑compliance.
• Work with key stakeholders to maintain Quality and Environmental compliance.
• Report on the findings of monitoring and evaluation processes and make recommendations.

Responsible for all internal Health and Safety.

Requirements

• Degree in Safety and Health or related field (desirable)
• NEBOSH certification
• Experience formulating and implementing risk management strategies and operating practices.
• Proven track record of implementing organisational and local management systems for multi-sites
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001
• Self‑starter, able to display initiative and pro‑active approach to problem solving.

Benefits

• Bonus!
• Life Insurance (Death in Service)
• 2 days paid volunteering leave a year
• Private Medical Insurance & Travel Insurance (after 1 year)
• Wellness Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 33 days Annual Leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Extensive retail discounts via Each Person, including discounts at major supermarkets
• Support with Professional Training and Qualifications via Apprenticeships
• Season Ticket Loans, Discounted Cabs and Courier services within London

Equality and Diversity Information

Addison Lee is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Addison Lee is a Disability Confident employer. We have made commitments to employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff.