QHSE Manager

Labman Automation; Stokesley; Presencial; GBP 59.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave 33–38 days

Private healthcare

Pension 5%

Travel opportunities

Maternity pay

Paternity leave

CPD support

In-house gym

Descripción de la vacante

Labman Automation is seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to lead Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental activities across Labman, with a practical leadership style. You will work across engineering, manufacturing and offices to manage risk and implement practical safety controls while driving continual QMS improvement.

The role emphasizes hands-on safety leadership, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and collaboration with teams to embed QHSE into daily work, including ESG priorities and

Formación

• NEBOSH General Certificate or higher required.
• Strong practical experience in a Health & Safety or QHSE role.
• Solid knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and practical application.
• 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.
• Experience maintaining and improving Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001.
• Experience managing audits, non-conformances and corrective actions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Health & Safety across Labman, ensuring clear, practical and effective arrangements are in place.
• Provide competent H&S advice and translate UK legislation into sensible working practices.
• Identify workplace risks and manage them through risk assessments and practical controls.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near-misses using root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on machinery, substances and activities.
• Develop and lead the Quality team and continually improve the QMS.
• Oversee ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 27001 and related systems.
• Use audits, non-conformances and feedback to drive measurable improvements.
• Support ESG and environmental risk management initiatives.
• Coach managers to build H&S knowledge and accountability.

Conocimientos

Health & Safety leadership

Risk assessments

H&S legislation

Incident investigations

QMS improvements

ISO 9001 knowledge

Audits & non-conformances

Team leadership

ESG awareness

Educación

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or a higher-level relevant qualification

Descripción del empleo

Position: QHSE Manager

Location: Labman HQ, Stokesley, North Yorkshire

Salary: £59,000 - £65,000 (based on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday 37.5hrs)

At Labman Automation, we design and build bespoke robotic systems that enable science through technology. Our work supports customers across the world, developing automation that makes advanced research faster, safer and more sustainable. We’re looking for an experienced QHSE Manager to lead Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental activities across Labman, with a strong focus on practical Health & Safety leadership. This isn’t a role where H&S is managed from behind a desk. You’ll be visible across our engineering, manufacturing and office environments, working alongside teams to understand how work is actually done, manage risk and find practical solutions that keep people safe without creating unnecessary barriers. Alongside H&S, you’ll lead our established Quality team, oversee the continual improvement of our Quality Management System and support Labman’s environmental and sustainability priorities. We’re looking for someone with strong technical knowledge who is approachable, practical and comfortable challenging where needed. Someone who can bring people with them and make QHSE part of how we work every day.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• 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:

• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, automation or machinery environments.
• 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.

Company benefits:

• 33 day's annual holiday (rising to 38 over 5 years) inc. public holidays
• Private Healthcare with Aviva
• 5% employer pension (no upper earnings cap)
• Travel opportunities in various roles
• Enhanced maternity Pay (long service applicable)
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered
• Free inhouse gym, squash, bouldering wall, and countless clubs

Labman Values:

IN IT TOGETHER - Shared effort, shared success

EXCELLENCE - Delivering the highest quality in everything we do

HUMILITY - Grounded, respectful, and always learning

SUSTAINABILITY - Building a business that lasts

FUN - Friendly, enthusiastic, and a bit different