Job Summary:
To lead and manage the Company's Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) function, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, standards and Company procedures.
The postholder will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving QHSE systems, policies and processes across the business. They will provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees, promote a positive safety culture, monitor compliance, investigate incidents and support continuous improvement to minimise risk and enhance operational performance.
The role is accountable for ensuring the Company meets its legal obligations whilst embedding a culture where quality, health, safety and environmental responsibility are integral to everyday operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Take full ownership of the Company's Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) function.
· Develop and implement the QHSE strategy aligned with business objectives.
· Design, implement and continuously improve QHSE management systems, policies and procedures.
· Ensure compliance with all applicable Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, regulations and best practice.
· Lead the development of a positive QHSE culture through visible leadership, coaching and employee engagement.
· Embed management accountability for QHSE, ensuring managers take ownership of compliance and safe working practices within their areas of responsibility.
· Lead accident, incident and near miss investigations, identifying root causes and ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
· Carry out audits, inspections and risk assessments, driving improvements in compliance and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
· Manage contractor safety, permit to work systems and emergency preparedness arrangements.
· Develop and deliver QHSE inductions, training programmes and toolbox talks to build competence across the business.
· Support, maintain and continuously improve the Company's ISO management systems.
· Develop, monitor and report on meaningful QHSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing analysis, recommendations and continual improvement plans to the leadership team.
· Other duties as assigned.
Relationships:
Internal:
Production, Maintenance / Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, Finance, customer services and sales. (All employees at Blachford)
External:
Regulatory bodies, auditors, contractors, customers, Suppliers and Service Providers.
Subordinate Staff Directly Supervised: Subordinate Staff Indirectly Supervised:
None None
Limits of Authority:
· Responsible for the day to day management and development of the Company's QHSE function, making recommendations to senior leadership and escalating significant risks where required.
Skills and Experience Required:
· Proven experience leading QHSE within a manufacturing environment.
· Demonstrable experience improving safety culture and implementing management systems.
· Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
· Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
· Strong investigation, auditing and root cause analysis skills.
· Excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills.
Desirable Qualifications:
· NEBOSH Diploma or General Certificate.
· Internal Auditor qualification.
· Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
Personal Attributes
· Resilient and confident in driving change.
· Able to influence and challenge at all levels.
· Highly organised and self-motivated.
· Practical, proactive and solutions focused.
· Committed to creating a culture where everyone goes home safely every day.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:
This is a Full-time position.
Hours are from 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Thursday. Friday 08:00 to 1:00pm
Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
