QHSE Systems Manager

Kion Group AG; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Pension & Life Assurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a QHSE Systems Manager to ensure ISO certification and legal compliance across the UK&I organisation. You will establish, develop, implement and maintain business systems, policies, and procedures, working within the QHSE team and the wider operation.

You will lead internal audits, guide staff on IMS improvements, and engage with stakeholders to ensure continual QHSE development and compliance across manufacturing, service, and logistics activities.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of QHSE legislation and ISO standards.
• Experience in governance and internal audits.
• Strong root-cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Excellent negotiation and cross-level communication.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership to improve IMS performance and ensure safe, environmentally responsible operations.
• Escalate IMS issues and develop resolution plans with management.
• Share findings and activities to drive QHSE delivery and performance.
• Lead scheduled IMS internal audits with leadership teams.
• Guide staff to implement IMS improvements and align with business needs.
• Advise on external accreditation schemes and regulatory reporting.
• Support stakeholder requirements and resource planning.
• Assist with customer satisfaction analysis and closure of actions.
• Lead development of internal IMS information systems (SaaS).
• Monitor internal audit program and site visits to ensure IMS expectations are met.
• Conduct IMS internal audits with evidence and corrective actions.

Skills

QHSE leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma (in progress)

IOSH membership

Tools

IMS audit software

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a QHSE Systems Manager at Linde Material Handling. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. About the Role The QHSE Systems Manager role is to ensure ISO certification and legal compliance across KION ITS UK&I organisation. To establish, develop, implement and maintain business systems, policies and procedures. Working as part of an integrated team within the QHSE and wider UK and Ireland business operation.

We offer:

We believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. You’ll enjoy:

• Flexible Working: Hybrid and adaptable arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, salary sacrifice pension scheme, life assurance, and exclusive discount vouchers
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays to recharge and relax

Tasks and Qualifications:

Responsibilities include;

• Actively support the brand senior leadership teams to continuously improve IMS performance synergies to ensure an efficient, safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace
• Promptly escalation any issues with ISO system performance to the appropriate senior management and develop resolution action plans where required
• Share all significant findings and relevant activities in the pursuit of QHSE delivery and performance
• Ensure scheduled IMS internal audits are undertaken with respective senior leadership teams
• Actively and visibly guide and support company staff to develop and implement initiatives aimed to continuously improve IMS System performance, ensuring the overall scope of the IMS is consistent and appropriate for the business needs
• Advise the business around external stakeholder engagement (Accreditation/certification schemes, warrants, statutory reporting etc).
• Advise and guide the business around internal stakeholder requirements & resources
• Actively support both the analysis & effective close out of customer satisfaction monitoring
• Lead the development of internal IMS information systems such as - SaaS cloud-based software for all respective product brands.
• Monitor internal audit programme & regular scheduled visits to all relevant company remote sites and activities to ensure appropriate IMS expectations are understood and complied with
• Carry out IMS internal audits to a high standard with supporting evidence and recommended corrective actions

What We’re Looking For

• Up to date knowledge of both existing and impending QHSE legislation and ISO standards with the ability to interpret, prioritise and leverage best practice
• NEBOSH National Certificate, preferably Diploma or working towards
• Professional membership of IOSH or equivalent
• ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 Audit experience (formal Internal / lead auditor qualification ideally)
• Experience in governance and internal audit activities with the aim to ensure compliance, identify best practice and implement continual improvement programs
• Skills to analyse root cause, identify trends and track corrective actions to completion
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to interact and build relationships at all organisational levels
• Demonstrable experience with continual improvement techniques
• Strong analytical and project management experience in relation to continual improvement projects
• Demonstrable QHSE experience within a service/manufacturing/logistics industry or other relevant - environment

Bring your expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll provide the tools and support to help you succeed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Linde Material Handling is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note: Successful candidates must provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance at this time.