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)
Interested? Please click apply.
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