Safety & Quality Manager

Rexel France; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent electrical distribution company seeks a Safety & Quality Manager in Oxford, UK. The role involves leading ISO management and Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and coaching managers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Health & Safety, alongside project management skills. Benefits include a performance-based bonus, extensive annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Performance Related Bonus

33 days annual leave

Extensive learning opportunities

Free virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Able to influence at all levels and work autonomously.
• Expert knowledge of Health & Safety and fire legislation.
• Practical fire risk assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage ISO systems and maintain compliance with standards.
• Lead accident/incident management and safety audits.
• Conduct risk assessments and root cause analysis.

Skills

Health & Safety operations background

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

IT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Tools

i-Auditor

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• ISO Management
  • Document and manage processes for ISO systems (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 or equivalent) and maintain the register of legislation to meet standard requirements.
• Health & Safety
  • Lead accident/incident management: ensure thorough investigation, reporting (including to enforcing authorities and insurers where required), and preventive learning dissemination.
  • Provide leadership and SME support to managers at all levels on H&S, new location fit-out, maintenance/repair, training, and reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabled colleagues.
  • Represent the company on H&S matters with external stakeholders (customers, Environmental Health Officers, Fire Authority) and during audits/customer questionnaires.
  • Collaborate with Legal and insurers to provide information relating to employee liability insurance claims.
  • Own fire risk assessments for new, refurbished, or relocated sites; complete local fire risk assessments and review them regularly.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and risk assessments; support all business areas in achieving a positive safety culture.
• Compliance, Audit and Continuous Improvement
  • Close out or assign remedial actions from internal compliance audits; manage i-auditor templates and safe systems of work; maintain department information on the intranet.
  • Manage and minute H&S consultation meetings across business areas; ensure KPIs and process expectations are met.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Strong H&S operations background with customer focus; able to influence at all levels and work autonomously.
• Proven project management and stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external regulators/customers.
• NEBOSH Certificate (Diploma/British Safety Council Diploma desirable); expert knowledge of H&S and fire legislation; practical fire risk assessment experience.
• Hands-on with ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, 50001 (or equivalents).
• Confident communicator and trainer; clear, actionable problem-solving using data and statistics.
• IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email); familiar with i‑Auditor (training available).

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.

Company Description

We’re looking for a subject matter expert to lead ISO management and Health & Safety to fulfil the role of a Safety & Quality Manager within the South.

You’ll be the go-to authority on quality, health and safety, environment and energy management requirements—setting standards, coaching managers, and ensuring our sites meet UK legislation and company compliance at all times. You’ll also take a particular lead on safety at our Distribution Centre and deputise for the Head of Safety, Quality, Environment and Facilities Management when required.

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel

• Company Car Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one
• Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education