QHSE Manager

GXO Logistics; Rushden; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is looking for a QHSE Manager in Rushden to oversee their safety, health, environmental, and quality strategy. You will ensure compliance with legislation and company standards while promoting a culture of safety and accountability. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH certificate and strong logistics experience, along with excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary up to £45,000 and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Access to MyBenefits platform

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in health, safety, environmental management.
• Ability to lead QHSE strategies.
• Proven track record in compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed QHSE strategies across the site.
• Ensure legal compliance and deliver continuous improvement plans.
• Manage audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Skills

Strong experience in a similar position ideally within a logistics/warehousing environment

Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills

Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, COSHH, and environmental standards

Proven ability to manage compliance, reporting, and change initiatives

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or NCQ Level3 (minimum)

Membership of a recognised Health & Safety institute

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same? Can you lead with confidence while driving compliance and culture change?

If you answered yes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

GXO is looking for a proactive and experienced QHSE Manager to join our Abercrombie & Fitch contract based in Rushden. You’ll lead our site’s safety, health, environmental, and quality strategy. You’ll be the go-to expert, supporting operational teams and ensuring compliance with legislation, company standards, and our ambitious Road to Zero goals.

Position Details

This is a full-time, permanent position. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, covering the hours of 09:00 till 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more

You will receive a salary of up to £45,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Lead and embed QHSE strategies across the site
• Ensure legal compliance and deliver continuous improvement plans
• Manage audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability at all levels
• Support and coach teams on training, policies, and best practices
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive excellence

What you need to succeed at GXO

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NCQ Level3 (minimum)
• Strong experience in a similar position ideally within a logistics/warehousing environment
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, COSHH, and environmental standards
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills
• Proven ability to manage compliance, reporting, and change initiatives
• Membership of a recognised Health & Safety institute

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.