Job Description

We are looking for a passionate, committed, and thorough Head of QHSE who will be at the forefront of all our health and safety operations throughout our UK business. Promoting a safety-first culture, the ideal candidate will provide HSE support, advice and proactive solutions ensuring compliance, development, and education to the entire Pall-Ex Group

The role will be suitable for a robust professional who is passionate about Health and Safety, who instils a positive H&S culture across all our sites, communicates effectively to all our stakeholders and contributes to all our ongoing and future operational projects.

Please note:

This role is primarily based at Pall-Ex's head office in Ellistown, Leicestershire. However, it will involve travel to our other UK operations in Northampton, Bournemouth, Basildon, Cranleigh, and Cornwall.

Role Specific Responsibilities will include

Implement, maintain, and monitor management systems Identify issues and opportunities for continual improvement, and work with the team to ensure they are actioned Maintain compliance with all aspects of quality and H&S systems Manage the internal & external audit function Conduct site visits in line with audit requirements Understand new and current relevant legislation and its impact to the business operations Responsible for Company's QHSE processes and procedures to ensure the Company maintains its ISO accreditations Responsible for management of and liaison with QHSE auditors to acquire/maintain Company's accreditations Support and manage all external supporting functions including RoSPA, APN and Armed Forces Covenant Support and control all Quality, Health & Safety activities Liaise with customers and supply chain, regarding QHSE matters, ensuring their expectations are met Manage and monitor emergency procedures, signage, PPE, COSHH control etc. Report on Company's QHSE performance to the leadership team and statutory authorities Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs Conduct QHSE training courses using internal and external resources when required Maintain awareness of evolving industry QHSE regulations and best practice and how they could be applied to the Company's operations Act as Subject Matter Expert for QHSE matters Produce further analysis and reports when required Offer QHSE consultancy to the Company's shareholder members if requested

What we'd like from you

Proven QHSE professional from a highly regulated industry Excellent and topical knowledge of Quality Management Systems Proven record and certification being Fully qualified and Chartered IOSH Strong leadership skills to constantly drive safety and quality improvements. A "hands-on" implementer of processes and change Ability to manage a small team to work together efficiently Excellent motivational and people skills Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office Full Clean UK driving licence Ability to maintain Company integrity through confidentiality and discretion Ability to travel within the UK (without restriction) when required to meet clients Some flexibility required in working in hours to support multi-sites and associated teams

What we'd like to give you

Competitive salary plus 15% bonus 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service) Great pension scheme with life assurance Private healthcare Company car or Car allowance Company events Employee Assistance Programme WeCare Secure onsite parking Opportunities for training and development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company car Company events Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leicestershire, LE67 1FH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

NEBOSH General Certificate (required) Chartered IOSH (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicestershire, LE67 1FH

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: HQHSE/ASY
Expected start date: 01/09/2025