Quality, Health & Safety Manager

Quality & Health & Safety Manager

Company Overview:
Skirting 4 U LTD is a leading manufacturer and retailer of bespoke interior mouldings, including skirting boards, architraves, and window boards. Our mission is to provide high‑quality, customized products to both trade professionals and the public.

Summary:

The Quality & Health & Safety Manager will establish, lead, and continuously improve practical systems that secure product consistency, legal compliance, and a safe workplace. The role combines strategic system building with hands‑on involvement across operations. The successful candidate will own the Quality and Health & Safety functions and play a key part in the company transformation.

• Quality Management and Continuous Improvement
  • Design, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO principles, scaled to the company’s needs.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement focused on process discipline, data integrity, and prevention of recurring issues.
  • Conduct structured root‑cause analysis using professional methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, PDCA) and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that reflect actual operations.
  • Manage quality data, including complaints, non‑conformances, reworks, and returns, and translate findings into measurable actions.
  • Own the Quality Register and ensure closure of all NCRs and CAPA actions within agreed time‑frames.
  • Carry out internal audits and coordinate external audits and certifications.
  • Promote a process‑first approach where improvement is achieved through structure, not blame.
• Health & Safety Management
  • Act as the company’s competent person for Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and HSE guidance.
  • Maintain and update risk assessments, including fire risk, COSHH, and task‑specific assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
  • Coordinate occupational health surveillance, including lung function and hearing tests, ensuring records are current and compliant.
  • Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions using structured root‑cause analysis, driving permanent corrective actions.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, maintaining readiness for HSE or FSC external audits.
  • Build a proactive, prevention‑led safety culture with clear accountability across all departments.

• Minimum three years of experience in a Quality or Health & Safety management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of implementing at least one full QMS from inception to successful ISO 9001 or BRC certification.
• Strong technical expertise in continuous improvement and root‑cause methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, PDCA).
• In‑depth understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build structured systems, drive process culture, and influence behavioural change.
• Hands‑on, decisive, and motivated by results rather than routine.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent | Pay: £42,000.00 per year | Company pension | Cycle‑to‑work scheme