QHSE Leader: Practical Safety, Quality & ESG

Labman Automation Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (rising to 38)

Private Healthcare

5% employer pension

Travel opportunities

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced paternity leave

CPD support

In-house gym

Job summary

Labman Automation Ltd. seeks an experienced QHSE Manager to lead Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental activities across Labman. You will influence engineering, manufacturing and office teams, translating UK safety legislation into practical, risk-based controls to keep people safe.

You will manage the Quality team, drive continual improvement of the QMS, and support ESG and environmental priorities while coaching managers to build H&S capability across the business.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or a higher-level relevant qualification.
• Strong practical experience in a Health & Safety or QHSE role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and how to apply it in practice.
• Experience carrying out risk assessments, H&S inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Experience developing and improving H&S policies, procedures and workplace controls.
• Experience leading and developing a team, setting priorities and supporting others to take ownership.
• Experience maintaining and improving Quality Management Systems, including a sound working knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Experience managing audits, non-conformances and corrective actions and making sure improvements actually work.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to influence, challenge and work effectively with people at all levels.
• Desirables: Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience with ISO 13485 and/or ISO 27001.
• Experience with environmental compliance, sustainability, ESG or carbon reporting.
• Experience delivering H&S training, toolbox talks or awareness sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety across Labman, ensuring clear, practical and effective arrangements are in place.
• Provide competent H&S advice and translate UK Health & Safety legislation into sensible working practices.
• Ensure workplace risks are identified and effectively managed through risk assessments, inspections and practical controls.
• Lead and support investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, using root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Work directly with engineering and operational teams on machinery, work equipment, contractors, hazardous substances and workplace activities.
• Lead and develop our established Quality team and continually improve our Quality Management System.
• Oversee quality standards including ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 27001, working with relevant teams to maintain and improve our systems.
• Use audits, non-conformances, incidents and customer feedback to identify trends and deliver measurable improvements.
• Support environmental and sustainability priorities, including ESG activities, reporting and environmental risk management.
• Coach and support managers to build their own H&S knowledge, confidence and accountability.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Risk assessment

Policy development

Team leadership

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Labman Automation Ltd. seeks an experienced QHSE Manager to lead Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental activities across Labman. You will influence engineering, manufacturing and office teams, translating UK safety legislation into practical, risk-based controls to keep people safe.

You will manage the Quality team, drive continual improvement of the QMS, and support ESG and environmental priorities while coaching managers to build H&S capability across the business.