QHSE Officer

QHSE Officer
Pertemps are recruiting for a permanent full-time QHSE officer to join our clients international family-owner operation with a great forward-thinking reputation, and a leader in quality and service.

You will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring and continuously improving UK’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) management systems across both its UK sites. The role ensures compliance with the companies that hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, relevant UK legislation and internal requirements, while actively supporting a positive and proactive safety culture across both UK sites. Reporting to the UK General Manager and working closely with the Quality Administrator and departmental managers, the post holder will also act as administrator for QHSE-related digital systems, reporting tools and documentation platforms.

You will be also maintaining, updating and controlling ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management system documentation, managing QHSE document control processes, including approval, coding, review, and publication via SharePoint, acting as the primary point of contact for external certification audits and support audit planning, delivery and close-out, conducting internal audits across QHSE management systems and track corrective and preventive actions and co-producing, the annual QHSE Management Review.

In addition, you will be maintaining environmental and Health & Safety Legal Registers, tracking legislative changes and advising management on compliance actions, liaising with regulatory bodies such as the HSE, Environment Agency, and local authorities when required, also acting as a system administrator for QHSE SharePoint platforms and reporting tools.

In regard to Health, Safety & Incident Management you will be developing and reviewing site-wide risk assessments in collaboration with managers and employees, maintaining COSHH assessments, registers, and safety data sheets for all hazardous substances, leading investigations into accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents, supporting contractor safety management including RAMS review and compliance monitoring, supporting selection and distribution of PPE, first aid and spill response equipment and participating in inspections, site walks, and emergency preparedness activities.

As part of this varied role, you will also be managing waste, energy, and emissions data, maintaining the environmental aspects registers and CO₂ data including Scope 1, 2 and relevant Scope 3 inputs, coordinating waste contractor controls and Plastic Packaging Tax reporting and monitoring Consent to Discharge compliance, preparing QHSE KPIs, dashboards, and site communications, supporting QHSE working groups and deliver toolbox talks and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-orientated, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionally qualified QHSE specialist, holding a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent); Internal ISO Auditor status is desirable, alongside a clear commitment to ongoing professional development.
• With comprehensive technical knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, ISO-aligned QHSE management systems and industry best practice, with hands-on experience implementing safe systems of work.
• Proven experience in fast-paced, operational environment, with the ability to balance compliance requirements with commercial and operational demands.
• Proactive and solutions-focused safety officer with strong interpersonal and influencing skills to engage effectively with frontline teams, contractors and senior stakeholders alike.
• Strong IT skills. SharePoint 2013 experience is desirable with the ability to create QHSE related documentation.
• Full UK driving license is essential, as the role involves frequent travel between sites.

Hours
Monday – Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am – 4pm

Salary
£38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Reward & recognition platform
• Family Day events and a friendly, inclusive culture
• Ongoing Training and development to help you grow in your role

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