National Air Logistics QSHE Manager

Kuehne + Nagel AS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kuehne + Nagel as a QSHE Specialist in London, where you'll ensure the highest quality and safety standards across air logistics operations. You'll conduct audits, deliver training, and lead initiatives for operational excellence, making a real impact on service delivery.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Kuehne+Nagel pension plan

Route 2 Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in food safety preferred; IOSH membership required.
• Experience with quality management systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external audits for compliance.
• Deliver training programs on quality and safety standards.
• Monitor compliance through inspections and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Education

Degree or advanced certification in food safety

IOSH membership

NEBOSH and IEMA qualifications

Job description

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

Join our team as a QSHE Specialist and play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, health, environment, and security across our air logistics operations. You'll be at the forefront of maintaining and improving compliance with international standards like ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001, while supporting sustainability and innovation through our KN Chain programs. This is a dynamic role that combines auditing, training, documentation, and hands-on support to help drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about quality and safety and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

How you create impact

• Lead updates and reviews of food safety documentation and support KN FreshChain development in line with global and national QSHE strategies.
• Conduct internal and external audits (ISO 22000, Halal, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001) and ensure timely resolution of non-conformances.
• Deliver training programs for managers and staff on food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Monitor compliance through regular inspections, audits, and performance reviews across air logistics sites.
• Support documentation and system processes (e.g., KN Docs, e-QMS) and maintain legal and risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with aviation and information security standards (CAA, IATA, TAPA-A, AEO) and provide on-site audit support.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives and ensure ISO 14001 compliance, including CO₂ tracking and ESG training.
• Facilitate QSHE management reviews, produce KPI reports, and coordinate monthly meetings to track and improve performance.

What we would like you to bring

• Degree or advanced certification in food safety preferred; IOSH membership required, NEBOSH and IEMA qualifications are a plus.
• Awareness of environmental sustainability (Carbon Literacy), aviation security (CAA), and information security standards.
• Background in food environments and HACCP applications; experience with quality management systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead change, communicate a clear vision, and inspire teams to achieve compliance and performance goals.
• Understands of customer needs and cultures, delivers on commitments, and adds value to customer propositions.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, including mentoring, coaching, and stakeholder engagement; strong presentation and training capabilities.
• A full driving license, and willingness to attend internal and external training as needed

What's in it for you

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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