Quality, H&S, Environmental Officer

A vacancy has arisen for a Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Officer to be a key member of this small but fast-growing business located on the outskirts of Derby.

The Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Officer role is responsible for ensuring an organization adheres to relevant regulations and best practices in those areas. They typically conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and internal audits, while also investigating accidents and incidents and creating reports. This role also is responsible for verifying the quality of the manufactured products in accordance with our ISO9001:2015 management system.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, pro-active and capable candidate with a confident approach to join a niche engineering firm.

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Compliance: Ensuring the organization adheres to all relevant QHSE regulations and standards.
• Risk Assessments: Conducting thorough risk assessments of workplace activities and processes.
• Site Inspections: Regularly inspecting the workplace for safety hazards and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Internal Audits: Conducting internal audits to assess the effectiveness of QHSE management systems.
• Incident Investigation: Investigating accidents and incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Reporting: Preparing and submitting reports on QHSE performance, including risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Training: Providing training to employees on QHSE procedures and safety protocols.
• Documentation: Maintaining and updating QHSE documentation, including procedures, policies, and records.
• Communication: Communicating QHSE information to employees, management, and external stakeholders.

Education and Experience

1-3 years experience in a similar role and industry (chemical manufacturing industry or engineering)

National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) or

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or

British Safety Council (BSC) level 6 diploma in occupational safety and health

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong and effective negotiations skills.

Proven organizational and time management skills.

Ability to analyse complex situations and solve problems; demonstrated ability to make sound decisions.

Ability to multi-tasking, adapt and take initiative.

High tolerance for a fast pace working environment and ability to effectively manage stress.

Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint, etc.).

Ability to learn new systems and software with ease (eg. ERP system).

Ability to maintain constant communication and collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., operations, customer service, etc.).

Key Competencies

Ability to learn detailed technical information and be able to interpret complex requirements.

Self-motivated

Outstanding communication skills

Competent IT skills

Must have own car and Full UK licence.

Candidates will be background checked and security vetted.

Full driving license and own vehicle required due to rural location on outskirts of Derby.

Compensation and location

Starting salary £negotiable, 25 days annual leave, pension etc

Full Time, 38hrs pw

Location Outskirts of Derby, driving license and own vehical required due to location

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable niche business at a period of growth. Please submit your cv, all applications will be vetted prior to submission, within 7 working days.