QHSE/Facilities Manager
ACS Staffing Solutions
Kettering Area
Hours - Monday to Friday 39hrs
Salary - Competitive DOE
An established and internationally recognised organisation is seeking a QHSE & Facilities Manager to report directly to the Head of Operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and facilities management across multiple nearby sites, including office, warehouse, and retail environments.
The position requires a hands-on, structured professional with proven experience managing facilities operations and driving continuous improvement across workplace environments.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant HSE legislation and regulatory standards
- Conduct and maintain risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and fire risk assessments
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and documentation
- Lead incident investigations, reporting (including RIDDOR), and corrective actions
- Promote a proactive safety culture across all sites
- Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
- Manage building services including HVAC, fire systems, and utilities
- Supervise contractors (cleaning, security, catering, maintenance) to ensure performance and compliance
- Coordinate office improvements, relocations, and refurbishment projects
- Drive energy efficiency and environmental initiatives
- Manage facilities budgets, forecasting, and cost optimisation
- Lead regular H&S, First Aid, and Facilities Committee meetings
- Oversee keyholding responsibilities and emergency response procedures
- Manage and support facilities staff, reception, and cleaning teams
- Ensure effective delivery of workplace services including reception, maintenance, waste management, and support services
Essential:
- 5–8 years’ experience in a similar QHSE and/or Facilities role
- NEBOSH (Diploma or General Certificate) or IOSH qualification
- Strong understanding of HSE standards, COSHH, and audit processes
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
- Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and reporting (advanced Excel skills)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
- Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Facilities or Workplace Management qualifications (e.g., IWFM)
- First Aid Trainer certification
- Degree in Safety or Environmental Management
- Experience with ISO standards
- Knowledge of CAD or space planning tools (e.g., Visio)
- The role involves travel between several local sites and occasional visits to a London showroom
- Working hours may vary depending on operational needs and project demands
- The position includes keyholding and emergency response responsibilities
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.