Health, Safety and Environmental Offiver

Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Officer | Staffordshire | + Benefits Are you ready to take your Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) career to the next level in a fast-paced print and packaging manufacturing environment? Do you thrive in roles that combine problem-solving with strong communication and have a passion for ensuring compliance and continuous improvement? This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of safety, quality, and environmental initiatives across a large facility. You will play a critical part in maintaining and enhancing the standards that ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations while enjoying support for further development of your qualifications and skills. Key Responsibilities: Health & Safety * Ensure the site complies with UK health and safety legislation and aligns with the wider group’s health and safety strategy. * Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and inspections, reporting on health and safety performance. * Drive a safety-first culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and a sense of ownership among the workforce. * Manage and monitor Health & Safety systems, ensuring accurate reporting and timely resolution of hazards, incidents, and injuries. * Lead the Health & Safety committee and ensure regular, productive meetings to maintain a proactive approach. * Ensure all Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) are up-to-date and compliant. * Liaise with relevant authorities, regulators, and external bodies to ensure ongoing compliance and improvements. Quality Systems * Oversee and improve all aspects of the company’s quality systems, including documentation, reporting, and ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 (2015), BRCGS Packaging Materials, and FSC certification. * Ensure sensitive and effective management of quality issues, including supplier and customer relations in conjunction with the manufacturing team. * Lead regular quality inspections and internal audits to ensure compliance, identify improvements, and implement corrective actions. * Hold monthly quality meetings to review performance, set improvement objectives, and track progress. * Record and analyse the cost of quality failures and implement strategies to reduce these costs over time. Environmental Compliance * Assist in ensuring the site meets environmental legislation and best practices in line with company policies. * Support the continuous development of environmental initiatives to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and promote sustainability. * Conduct environmental risk assessments and audits, ensuring all environmental aspects are compliant with regulations. Qualifications & Experience: * Proven experience in a similar Health, Safety, and Quality role, ideally within the print, packaging, or other manufacturing sectors. * Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent qualification). * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with staff at all levels and external stakeholders. * Experience with managing or auditing quality systems in a manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of ISO 9001. * Strong analytical skills, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement in health, safety, and quality practices. * Competent in using Microsoft Excel and Word for reporting and documentation. Benefits: * Competitive salary based on experience. * Opportunity for further professional development and training. * Company pension scheme. * Be part of a forward-thinking team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you are enthusiastic about driving Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental initiatives and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss how this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations