Coordinate day-to-day administration of quality, health, safety and environmental systems in Elland. Maintain records, support audits and follow up improvement actions. Office-based role; visits to other sites may be required.
The role
As QHSE Coordinator with our client company in Elland, you will provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for established quality, health, safety and environmental management systems. You will keep the systems and records current and support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. This is an office-based role; remote and hybrid working are not available. Travel to other sites may be required.
What you will do
- Maintain QHSE documents, records, registers, databases and compliance evidence.
- Support document control and audit preparation for the ISO management systems; coordinate internal audit and inspection schedules, assist with audits and inspections, and maintain the resulting records.
- Track actions arising from audits, incidents, complaints, non-conformances, management reviews and improvement activities; follow up updates and escalate overdue actions.
- Assist with investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions and effectiveness checks under the direction of the relevant manager.
- Maintain risk assessments, COSHH assessments, training records and other QHSE control records.
- Coordinate inductions, awareness sessions, fire drills, equipment checks and relevant environmental monitoring.
- Compile quality, safety and environmental data for KPI reports, meetings and management updates. Provide QHSE information and practical administrative support to employees, field engineers, customers, suppliers and contractors as needed.
- Arrange meetings, prepare information packs, record actions and maintain follow-up trackers. Support compliance with legal, regulatory, customer and internal requirements, referring significant issues to the relevant manager.
- Work with site management to develop and propose an annual HSE action plan, prioritise initiatives and support a proactive safety culture. Assist with audits, inspections, training and improvement activities at other sites.
What you bring
- Relevant experience in QHSE coordination or administration in an operational environment, including maintaining management-system records, audit evidence, action trackers and compliance documentation.
- Working knowledge of QHSE principles and relevant UK legislation, and understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Knowledge of document control, internal auditing, risk assessment, COSHH and corrective-action processes.
- Strong organisational, administrative and prioritisation skills, accurate record keeping and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication. You can coordinate activities, monitor deadlines, follow actions through, solve problems and escalate concerns when needed.
- Good working knowledge of office software and collaboration tools.
- Willingness to visit other sites when required.
- A NEBOSH General Certificate, an internal auditor qualification or practical auditing experience for ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001, and a recognised qualification in health and safety, environment or quality are desirable.
What is offered
- Ongoing learning and development, career progression opportunities, and access to apprenticeships and development programmes.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme and a death-in-service benefit equal to three times salary.
- An employer-funded medical cash plan, 24/7 GP access and discretionary company sick pay.
- Additional benefits include retail discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme and free independent mortgage advice.
- Contract type, working hours, shift pattern and salary are not specified.