Safety & Quality Manager

Rexel France; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the UK is seeking a Safety & Quality Manager to lead ISO management and health & safety across sites. You will ensure compliance with UK legislation, manage safety audits, and train staff in best practices. This role requires a strong H&S background, project management skills, and expertise in ISO standards. Competitive benefits include a company car scheme, a contributory pension plan, and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Contributory pension scheme and life assurance

Performance Related Bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Extensive learning opportunities

Free virtual GP service

Staff discounts and exclusive holiday offers

Qualifications

• Strong H&S operations background with customer focus.
• Expert knowledge of health and safety and fire legislation.
• Hands-on experience with ISO management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISO Management including processes and compliance.
• Oversee health and safety management and train staff.
• Conduct audits and manage compliance actions.

Skills

Health & Safety operations

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

ISO standards knowledge

Effective communication

IT literacy

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma

Expert knowledge of health and safety legislation

Tools

i-Auditor

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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

• 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 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

• 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