Quality and Health and Safety Officer

  • Office Angels
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Jan 26, 2022
Full time Government

Job Description

JOB TITLE: QSHE Manager

LOCATION: Exeter

SALARY: £26,000-£30,000 Pro Rata

HOURS: The hours are flexible dependant on the candidate and full time or part time hours will be considered to be flexible around lifestyle and family.

BENEFITS: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, Free Car Parking, Contributory pension, Early Friday finish

THE COMPANY: This is an exciting opportunity to work for an industry leader based in Devon. A manufacturing company who deal with taking a product from design brief all the way through to production supporting the client every step of the way. Based at the Exeter site, you will work as part of our small team where you will be integral to their success.

THE ROLE: Reporting into the General Manager, your role is to implement and maintain documents and systems within the realm of Quality, Health & Safety and Hygiene. Potentially further down the line will be the Environmental aspect. Maintaining the plant functions the enable continued accreditation of governing bodies' whist remaining legally compliant. If you think you have the ability to think on your feet in a fast paced moving environment then we would be delighted to hear from you.

KEY DUTIES:

  • Management of the H&S framework for the site, always working safely and promoting the company's behavioural safety campaign ensuring work colleagues do not commit an unsafe act. Responsible for planning and managing H&S training for the plant
  • Responsible for completing and actioning any outstanding QSHE points relevant to their department for the site health and safety EHS site plan
  • Responsible for applying legal norms and Group policy in matters relating to Quality, Security and Environment
  • Carry out health and safety inspections including risk assessments and audits
  • Draw up a QSHE annual plan, defining actions relating to QSHE to encompass quality and safety in line with company objectives
  • Design, implement and record training and development plant / activities for all site employees including the design and maintenance of a training matrix
  • Complete all QSHE paperwork accurately, for inspection and availability to any external auditing body, lead and participate in any improvement/change projects. Prepare the annual performance assessment and define the action plans to be followed
  • Define and co-ordinate safety requirements for emergency plans, fire drills, access control, co-ordination of subcontracted firms, private surveillance and signage
  • Actively participate in Safety at Work Committees and Group committees. Plan, co-ordinate and support the carrying out of internal and external audits
  • Manage customer complaints; provide a response and also an action plan to resolve them
  • Ensure and co-ordinate tasks aimed at fulfilling ISO standards, procedures and instructions. Ensure effective contractor management is achieved
  • Management of own & Business wide documentation, reports and statistics
  • Any other duties or tasks that may be required

THE CANDIDATE:

  • PC literate and complete understanding of Microsoft
  • Experience of managing ISO accreditation's
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication
  • Able to prioritise and organise work load in order to meet tight deadlines and the ability to work under pressure
  • Strong coaching, training and communication skills
  • The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy and fast paced moving environment, have drive and determination to succeed
  • IOSHH certification
  • Possess the ability to work independently and also as part of a team, a structured and professional approach is essential
  • Attention to detail with proven analytical and business acumen and the ability to complete work to deadlines

This role is supporting the Group QSHE Manager and therefore hours can be flexible , if you have the required experience but would like to discuss further the possibilities please get in touch.

TO APPLY: Please either apply online , email your CV to or call to speak to Vicky and discuss the role in more detail

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