The Maintenance & QHSE Lead is a hands-on role responsible for delivering effective facilities maintenance while coordinating Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) activities across the business. Working within a small organisation, the role operates with a high degree of autonomy and acts as the primary point of contact for QHSE matters, supporting the Director in ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and company requirements. The role combines practical technical work with responsibility for maintaining systems, documentation and day-to-day compliance activities.
Facilities Maintenance
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all company facilities
- Maintain electrical systems, lighting, and undertake PAT testing
- Perform general plumbing and building maintenance tasks
- Conduct regular inspections of buildings, equipment and systems
- Diagnose faults and carry out timely repairs
- Ensure all facilities are safe, secure and compliant
- Maintain fire-safe conditions within the facility
- Coordinate and supervise external contractors where required
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Order parts and materials as required
QHSE & Compliance
- Act as the internal point of contact for QHSE matters
- Ensure compliance with: Health & Safety legislation, Environmental regulations, and Quality standards
- Lead ISO certification, audits, and external inspections (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001)
- Oversee: incident investigations (root cause, corrective actions), risk assessments and method statements and legal registers and compliance tracking
- Establish and monitor QHSE KPIs and performance metrics
- Own environmental strategy including carbon footprint measurement and reduction, waste management optimisation, and energy efficiency programmes
Risk, Safety & Assurance
- Lead company-wide risk management strategy for operations and facilities
- Ensure proactive identification and mitigation of operational risks, environmental impacts & safety hazards
- Conduct audits, inspections, and workplace observations
- Maintain emergency preparedness and fire safety compliance
- Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and followed
Other
- Develop and deliver QHSE training programmes, inductions and competency frameworks
- Act as a central point of guidance for managers, employees and contractors
- Communicate policies, procedures, and improvements effectively
- Demonstrate and uphold the Company’s Values and IMS in all activities
- Perform any other duties required by management in line with role competence and Company policies
The above duties are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job, they are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
