Safety & Quality Manager

Rexel Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale company in the UK is seeking a Safety & Quality Manager to oversee ISO management and health & safety compliance. This role involves leading initiatives to ensure all sites meet UK legislation and adherence to company standards, providing expert guidance, conducting risk assessments, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong H&S operations background, NEBOSH certification, and hands-on experience with ISO standards and fire safety legislation.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Contributory pension scheme and life assurance

Performance Related Bonus

33 days annual leave

Extensive learning opportunities

Free virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Hands-on experience with ISO standards.
• Experience with practical fire risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISO management and safety compliance across multiple sites.
• Conduct root cause analysis and risk assessments.
• Manage and close out internal compliance audits.

Skills

Strong H&S operations background

Project management and stakeholder engagement

Confident communicator and trainer

IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Expert knowledge of H&S and fire legislation

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

i-Auditor

Job description

Rexel, Aston Clinton, England, United Kingdom

We are looking for a subject matter expert to lead ISO management and Health & Safety to fulfil the role of a Safety & Quality Manager covering 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.

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; 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

Key Responsibilities

• ISO Management
  • Document and manage processes for ISO systems (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, 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

• 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).

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Wholesale