QHSE & Facilities Manager
Kettering, Northamptonshire (multi-site)
Full-time, 39 hours per week (Mon–Fri, with some flexibility required)
£45000 P/A

The Opportunity
An established, market-leading organisation is seeking an experienced QHSE & Facilities Manager to join their operations team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving health, safety, environmental compliance and facilities management across multiple sites.
From a recruiter’s perspective, this role would suit someone who has already operated at a similar level and is looking to take ownership of a varied, hands-on position within a dynamic business environment.
You’ll oversee both strategic and day-to-day facilities operations, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient workplaces across office, warehouse and associated sites. Some travel between local sites will be required, along with occasional travel to a London location.

Key Responsibilities
*Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance
*Ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation and environmental standards
*Lead on risk assessments, COSHH, fire safety and safe systems of work
*Manage audits, inspections and compliance reviews
*Investigate incidents and ensure RIDDOR reporting where required
*Promote a proactive health & safety culture across the business
*Facilities & Operations
*Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
*Manage contractors across cleaning, maintenance, security and other services
*Coordinate site improvements, refurbishments and relocations
*Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and waste management
*Manage facilities budgets, forecasting and cost control
*Leadership & Stakeholder Management
*Lead and develop a small on-site facilities team
*Deliver training, inductions and emergency response planning
*Chair regular H&S and facilities meetings
*Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external bodies
*Additional Duties
*Keyholder responsibilities, including out-of-hours response where required
*Oversight of fire risk assessments and remedial actions
*Support operational services such as reception, post, cleaning and site logistics


About You
*We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
*Proven experience in a QHSE and/or Facilities Management role (typically 5+ years)
*Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and compliance frameworks
*NEBOSH (Diploma or General Certificate) and/or IOSH qualification
*Experience managing multi-site operations (office and/or warehouse environments)
*Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
*Excellent organisational, project management and problem-solving ability
*Confidence working with budgets, reporting and data (Excel skills essential)
*Full UK driving licence
Desirable (but not essential)
*IWFM or equivalent facilities qualification
*Environmental or safety-related degree
*First Aid Trainer certification
*Experience with ISO standards
*Familiarity with CAD or space planning tools
What’s on Offer
*A varied and semi-autonomous role within a well-established organisation
*Opportunity to influence safety culture and operational improvements
*Exposure to multi-site facilities management
*Competitive salary and benefits package (available on request)


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