Impact Recruitment
HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL & QUALITY MANAGER
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Job Reference
Bradleigh Smith_1791290910
Locations
Leicester, Leicestershire, GB
Salary
£59000 per annum
Job Type
Permanent
POSTED
06 October 2026
Description
We are currently recruiting for a Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager to join a well-established recycling and waste management business based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the HSEQ function at a busy MRF site, working closely with the Operational Management Team to ensure high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality are maintained.
Location
Leicester
Salary
£59,000
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Duties
- Take overall responsibility for HSEQ across the site, acting as the primary point of contact for health, safety, environmental and quality matters.
- Monitor site operations to ensure compliance with environmental permits, company procedures and relevant legislation.
- Carry out regular site inspections, identify areas for improvement and provide clear reports and recommendations.
- Investigate and report on accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
- Manage and maintain ISO systems, documentation and associated processes.
- Prepare for and support internal and external audits, ensuring actions are followed through to completion.
- Lead HSEQ meetings and committees, monitoring actions and driving continuous improvement.
- Coordinate HSEQ training, maintain training matrices and deliver internal health and safety training where required.
- Work closely with operational teams to promote a positive health and safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours.
- Liaise with regulators, enforcement agencies, suppliers and external stakeholders on HSEQ matters.
- Support the development and performance of first-line management and direct reports.
- Produce regular HSEQ reports and provide clear updates to the Operational Management Team.
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The Ideal Candidate Must
- Have proven experience in a senior HSEQ, Health & Safety, Environmental or Quality management position.
- Have experience working within a busy operational environment, ideally within waste, recycling, manufacturing, FMCG or a similar industry.
- Hold an NVQ Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety Practice or equivalent.
- Hold an IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management.
- Have a strong understanding of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Have experience with ISO management systems, audits and compliance.
- Be confident challenging unsafe behaviours and influencing teams at all levels.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Be confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Be flexible to support the operational requirements of the business, including occasional travel to another Leicester site.
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Benefits
- £59,000 salary.
- 33 days annual leave.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee rewards and discount scheme.
- Supportive working environment.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Opportunity to take ownership of the HSEQ function within an established business.
If this role sounds of interest to you, then please apply with an up-to-date CV.
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