Quality & Health & Safety Manager

Skirting 4 U LTD; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of interior mouldings in Aldridge seeks a Quality & Health & Safety Manager. The role involves establishing and improving quality systems and ensuring compliance with legal safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment and a solid understanding of health and safety legislation. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on workplace safety and product quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Quality or Health & Safety management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of implementing at least one full QMS from inception to successful ISO 9001 or BRC certification.
• Strong technical expertise in continuous improvement and root cause methodologies.
• Solid knowledge of UK H&S laws and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to build structured systems and drive process culture.
• Hands-on, decisive, results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS).
• Act as the company’s competent person for Health & Safety.
• Conduct regular safety audits and maintain compliance.
• Own the Quality Register and close actions timely.
• Promote a process-first culture and data-driven improvements.
• Lead Health & Safety management and compliance with UK law.

Skills

Quality Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Team Leadership

Job description

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Skirting 4 U LTD is a leading manufacturer and retailer of bespoke interior mouldings, including skirting boards, architraves, and window boards. Our mission is to provide high-quality, customized products to both trade professionals and the public.

Summary

The Quality & Health & Safety Manager will establish, lead, and continuously improve practical systems that secure product consistency, legal compliance, and a safe workplace. The role combines strategic system building with hands‑on involvement across operations. The successful candidate will own the Quality and Health & Safety functions and play a key part in the company transformation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Management and Continuous Improvement
   • Design, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO principles, scaled to the company’s needs.
   • Drive a culture of continuous improvement focused on process discipline, data integrity, and prevention of recurring issues.
   • Conduct structured root cause analysis using professional methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, PDCA) and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
   • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that reflect actual operations.
   • Manage quality data, including complaints, non-conformances, reworks, and returns, and translate findings into measurable actions.
   • Own the Quality Register and ensure closure of all NCRs and CAPA actions within agreed timeframes.
   • Carry out internal audits and coordinate external audits and certifications.
   • Promote a process-first approach where improvement is achieved through structure, not blame.
2. Health & Safety Management
   • Act as the company’s competent person for Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and HSE guidance.
   • Maintain and update Risk Assessments, including Fire Risk, COSHH, and task-specific assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
   • Oversee council permits and compliance for wood coating operations, including VOC and particulate controls, MDF usage, and waste management.
   • Manage statutory inspection and testing programmes, including LEV systems (dust and spray booth extraction), forklift LOLER checks, and other regulated plant.
   • Coordinate occupational health surveillance, including lung function and hearing tests, ensuring records are current and compliant.
   • Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions using structured root cause analysis, driving permanent corrective actions.
   • Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, maintaining readiness for HSE or FSC external audits.
   • Build a proactive, prevention-led safety culture with clear accountability across all departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Quality or Health & Safety management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of implementing at least one full QMS from inception to successful ISO 9001 or BRC certification.
• Strong technical expertise in continuous improvement and root cause methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, PDCA).
• In-depth understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build structured systems, drive process culture, and influence behavioural change.
• Hands‑on, decisive, and motivated by results rather than routine.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Location: Aldridge, England, United Kingdom

If you are passionate about creating a safe work environment and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply today! Join us at Skirting 4 U LTD where your expertise can make a significant impact.

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